Gunsmith

Winchester Ammunition; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin is seeking a Gunsmith at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO. The role involves inspecting, repairing, adjusting and maintaining test barrels, receivers, and weapons, and operating machine tools such as lathes and milling machines to ensure proper operation.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 1 year of related experience and/or completion of an accredited gunsmith program or Certified Armorer documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of demonstrated work experience and one of: completion of an accredited gunsmith program or Certified Armorer documentation.
• Related experience with handguns, small caliber ammunition handling, loading/reloading, or gunsmithing preferred.
• Working knowledge of gun-smithing tools and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand blueprint drawings to fabricate parts and make necessary repairs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, adjust and maintain test barrels, receivers, weapons, and auxiliary equipment to ensure proper operation condition.
• Set up, operate and maintain machine tools and related equipment, including lathes, milling machines and saws.
• Identify defects and malfunctions by interpreting work orders, technical documents, blueprints and precision measuring instruments.

Skills

Gun-smithing tools

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited gunsmith program

Certified Armorer documentation

Job description

Location: Lake City Army Ammunition Plant – Independence, MO

Schedule: 4x10 weekend days, F-M 6:00AM-4:30PM

Join the Team That Supports America's Warfighter

Join the team supporting America's Warfighter at the world's largest producer of small-caliber ammunition. As a Gunsmith you'll inspect, repair, adjust and maintain test barrels, receivers, weapons, and auxiliary equipment while earning competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Salary

• Starting Pay: $34.56 to $37.00 per hour (dependent on experience) with yearly wage increases

Outstanding Benefits Effective Day One

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and long-term disability; Employee Assistance Plan.
• Up to 8% company contribution toward retirement savings
• 80 hours Paid Time Off
• 80 Paid Holidays hours
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Gunsmith Essential Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, adjust and maintain test barrels, receivers, weapons, and auxiliary equipment to ensure proper operation condition.
• Set up, operate and maintain machine tools and related equipment, include lathes, milling machines and saws.
• Identify defects and malfunctions by interpreting work orders, technical documents, blueprints and precision measuring instruments.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-year demonstrated work experience and one of the following:
• Completion of an accredited gunsmith program; OR,
• Certified Armorer documentation by a brand of the U. S. Armed Services.
• Related experience with handguns, small caliber ammunition handling, loading/reloading, or gunsmithing preferred.
• Working knowledge of gun-smithing tools and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand blueprint drawings to fabricate parts and make necessary repairs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess full vision, including color vision.

Location-Specific Requirements

• Must possess a valid US driver’s license.
• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.
• This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. The US Government does not allow non-US citizens on-site at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Therefore, to be considered in the hiring process, the candidate must be a US citizen.

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