Winchester - Production Machine Adjustor II Trainee (S/3)

Winchester Ammunition; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Fertility Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Vacation Eligibility

Paid Holidays

Educational Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Ammunition Purchase Program

Job summary

Winchester Ammunition in East Alton, IL is seeking a highly motivated Shotshell Heading Production Machine Adjustor II Trainee to learn to operate, change over, and maintain heading machines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills, adherence to safety procedures, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to work the midnight shift; ITAR/data access vetting is required and sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Advanced mechanical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Flexibility to work other shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform changeovers to multiple Shotshell Heading machines.
• Use various handheld tools to perform machine adjustments and changeovers.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure all processes meet established standards.
• Safely operate a stand‑up forklift.
• Inspect product for defects and follow all quality procedures.
• Follow all safety requirements, including PPE usage and lockout/tagout.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift experience

Stand‑up forklift

Job description

Title: Shotshell Heading Production Machine Adjustor II Trainee - Hourly

Location: East Alton, IL

Salary: The starting wage is $25.93/hour. Upon successfully completing the required time in position, the 100% top scale wage is currently $28.41/hour.

Schedule: The current schedule is a straight midnight shift (S/3).

Websites: Winchester.com and WhiteFlyer.com

We are seeking a highly motivated Adjustor II Trainee to join our Shotshell production team. This role is ideal for individuals with strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills who enjoy hands‑on work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Adjustor II Trainee will learn to operate, change over, and maintain Shotshell Heading machines while ensuring consistent quality and safety standards.

Adjustor II Trainee Essential Job Functions:

• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform changeovers to multiple Shotshell Heading machines.
• Use various handheld tools to perform machine adjustments and changeovers.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure all processes meet established standards.
• Safely operate a stand‑up forklift.
• Inspect product for defects and follow all quality procedures.
• Follow all safety requirements, including proper PPE usage and lockout/tagout procedures.

Adjustor II Trainee Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Advanced mechanical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Forklift experience preferred; stand‑up forklift experience is a plus.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must have flexibility to work other shifts, weekends, and forced overtime.

Location‑Specific Requirements:

• 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.

What’s in it for you?

While many of our employees have worked at Olin for their entire career, we constantly strive to bring new people with new points of view into the company. Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals.

Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective on the 1st day of the month following 60 consecutive days of service
• Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)
• 401(k) with an employer match and retirement contribution account
• Vacation Eligibility
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Ammunition Purchase Program

Strong Careers Grow Here

Rooted in our corporate 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.

View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package

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.

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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