Machine Specialist/Adjuster — Day-One Benefits & Growth

Winchester Ammunition; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Disability insurance

Retirement contributions (up to 8%)

Paid time off (80 hours)

Paid holidays (80 hours)

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

Winchester Ammunition is hiring a Machine Specialist/Adjuster at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO. The role involves setting up and operating high-speed production equipment, performing mechanical adjustments, and repairs to ensure manufacturing specifications are met.

Starting pay ranges from $26.47–$30.25 per hour with a 120-day probationary period. Schedule options include 4-10s or 3-12s shifts with overtime as needed, plus shift differentials for weeknight and weekend

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic working knowledge of mechanical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience operating mechanical production type equipment preferred.
• Ability to use power and non-power hand tools.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, reach overhead, twist and bend at the waist, climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry 30-40 lbs., push up to 1,000 lbs., including team lifts.
• Must have full vision, including color vision.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift, including weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates machines, performs mechanical adjustments and repairs production equipment.
• Visual inspections of parts and components, including finished product while using a variety of gauges, to ensure manufacturing specifications are achieved.
• Removes, installs and adjusts punches, dies, eject stems, bolts, etc., using various hand tools for proper alignment.
• Pushes hand trucks and fills hoppers to keep machines supplied with materials.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Winchester Ammunition is hiring a Machine Specialist/Adjuster at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO. The role involves setting up and operating high-speed production equipment, performing mechanical adjustments, and repairs to ensure manufacturing specifications are met.

Starting pay ranges from $26.47–$30.25 per hour with a 120-day probationary period. Schedule options include 4-10s or 3-12s shifts with overtime as needed, plus shift differentials for weeknight and weekend