R&D Engineering Technician — Precision Maintenance

Winchester; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester is seeking an Engineering Technician R&D in Independence, MO to support plant operations, maintenance, engineering, and facilities projects for the U.S. military.

This hands-on role involves operating and maintaining production equipment, reading blueprints, and collaborating with engineering staff to improve equipment and processes. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 5 years of hands-on industrial machinery repair, and proficiency with Inventor/AutoCAD and Microsoft

Qualifications

• 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 overtime as 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment including BAM's and other presses, V&O's, Manurhin's and other cartridge loaders, and other automation-integrated equipment.
• Program CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM, and sinkers is preferred.
• Read and understand blueprints and military specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
• Prepare bills of material, specifications, and work orders.

Skills

CNC programming

Reading blueprints

Precision measurement

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited degree requirement

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Winchester is seeking an Engineering Technician R&D in Independence, MO to support plant operations, maintenance, engineering, and facilities projects for the U.S. military.

This hands-on role involves operating and maintaining production equipment, reading blueprints, and collaborating with engineering staff to improve equipment and processes. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 5 years of hands-on industrial machinery repair, and proficiency with Inventor/AutoCAD and Microsoft