R&D Engineering Technician – CNC & CAD Prototyping

Olin Corporation; Independence (MO); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin in Independence, MO is seeking an Engineering Technician R&D to support plant operations, maintenance, engineering, and facilities projects. The role involves hands-on work with production equipment, CNC programming, CAD work, and troubleshooting to improve equipment and manufacturing performance for U.S.

military products. Required is a high school diploma and 5 years of hands-on industrial machinery experience, with the ability to travel up to 70% during project execution and a valid US

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• 5 years hands-on experience with repairing industrial machinery.
• Solid mechanical aptitude, understanding of control systems, and ability to use hand tools.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with engineering staff.
• Able to work standing, lift up to 35 lbs, and work shifts including overtime.
• Experience with Inventor or similar drawing programs; proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to travel up to 70% during project execution.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment including presses and cartridge loaders.
• Program CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM, and sinkers (preferred).
• Read, edit, and create blueprints with CAD software.
• Perform precision measurements with micrometers and calipers.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on drives, motors, belts and fluids.
• Interpret blueprints and military specifications.
• Cover production floor when supervision is unavailable.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and reference manuals for fixes.
• Prepare bills of materials, specs, and work orders.

Skills

CNC programming

CAD (AutoCAD / Inventor)

Precision measurement

Blueprints & schematics

Preventive maintenance

Reading military specs

Troubleshooting & diagnosis

Communication & documentation

Travel willingness

Valid US driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventor

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Engineering TechnicianR&D
Location:Independence, MO

Salary: $67,800 - $86,000
Schedule: 980

Focus: As an Engineering Technician R&D– You will support Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Facilities projects at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. This hands-on role is ideal for a skilled, self-motivated professional who can manage multiple priorities while helping improve equipment, facilities, and manufacturing performance in support of products for the U.S. military.

Engineering Technician Essential Functions

• Operate various production equipment including BAM’s and other presses, V&O’s, Manurhin’s and other cartridge loaders, and other automation-integrated equipment.
• Ability to program CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM, and sinkers is preferred.
• Experience with Auto Desk CAD software for reading, editing, and creating blueprints.
• Proficient in precision measuring using micrometers and calipers.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
• Reading and understanding blueprints and military specifications.
• Can briefly fill in to cover production floor when Supervision is not available.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Prepare bills of material, specifications, and work orders

Engineering Technician Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years hands on experience working with and repairing industrial machinery.
• Solid mechanical aptitude, an understanding of control systems, and ability to use hand and trade type tools to perform repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Requires excellent communication and documentation skills and the ability to work closely with engineering staff.
• Able to work standing up entire work shift, lifting up to 35 lbs., working with energetic materials.
• Computer skills relevant to engineering work with experience with Inventor, or similar drawing programs, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Exposure developing/creating and implementing brand new processes.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift, including overtimeas needed.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% in 2027, increasing up to 70% during project execution, anticipated to begin in 2028.

Location-Specific Requirements:

• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance.
• 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. To meet the government-facility requirements, the candidate must be a US citizen.

Strong Careers Grow Here

Rooted in ourcorporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.

Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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