Machinist Technician - Equipment Rebuild Shop

Winchester Ammunition; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Ammunition in Independence, Missouri is seeking a Machinist Technician for the Equipment Rebuild Shop. The role focuses on repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of machinery with precision work.

Responsibilities include operating mills and lathes, reading blueprints and military specs, and performing routine maintenance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2 years of machining experience, with weekend/overtime availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of machining or tool & die experience.
• Ability to use hand and trade tools for repairs.
• Able to work standing and lift up to 35 lbs.
• Weekend/overtime availability.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine shop equipment including mills and lathes.
• Measure with micrometers and calipers.
• Read blueprints and military specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on drives, motors, belts, and filters.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and work with supervision when needed.

Skills

Machining experience

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Documentation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Manual mills

Lathes

Job description

Title

Machinist Technician – Equipment Rebuild Machine Shop

Location

Independence, MO

Salary

$72,700 -$86,000 depending on experience

Schedule

9/80 Schedule (May require some overtime and weekend work)

Focus

The Machinist Technician in the Equipment Rebuild Shop is responsible for the repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of machinery and components. This role requires strong technical skills and the ability to work with various machine shop equipment, as well as the ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform precision work.

Job Functions

• Operate various machine shop equipment, including manual mills, lathes, and other tools.
• Proficient in precision measuring with micrometers and calipers.
• Read and understand blueprints and military specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, belts, checking fluid levels, and replacing filters.
• Diagnose mechanical problems, referencing blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, and work effectively without supervision while instructing others, if needed.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of relevant Machining or Tool & Die experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and trade type tools to perform repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Communication and documentation skills and the ability to work closely with engineering staff.
• Computer skills relevant to engineering work and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work standing up entire work shift, lifting up to 35 lbs., and working with energetic materials.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, including overtime.

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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