Engineer Tech - Production

Olin Winchester, LLC (“Winchester”), considered one of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturers, is seeking an Engineer Technician - Production.  This position will be located at the Lake City facility located in Independence, MO.  With a reputation steeped in tradition, we have earned the moniker, ‘The American Legend’ by delivering on our commitment to excellence in everything we do – including staffing our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with diverse, energetic employees.  Read on to learn more about this exciting Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity and join our quest for the best.     

Essential Functions*: 

• Achieve overall operations goals while providing constant improvement on equipment and technicians.
• Provide maintenance support within the Department for operations, engineering and maintenance.
• Develop and implement engineering projects with assistance from process engineer.
• Create new Procedures when needed and help keep current Procedures updated.
• Help provide immediate assistance on major Safety, Quality and Downtime issues associated with machine malfunctions.
• Can briefly fill in to cover production floor when Supervision is not available.
• Manage Preventive Maintenance paperwork and assignments for department.
• Manage the control of communication devices for the Department.
• Maintain the semiannual Shutdown Projects List.
• Some design work may be required.

Position Requirements*:

• Associate’s degree** in mechanical engineering or minimum 5 years hands of experience working on and repairing industrial machinery.
• Self-motivated and can work independently when required.
• Good communication and documentation skills, strong problem-solving capabilities, and basic people and leadership skills.  
• Solid mechanical aptitude and an understanding of control systems.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of schematics and drawings.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Experience with Inventor or similar computer-generated drawing program.
• Experience developing/creating and implementing brand new processes.
• Proficient with basic hand and power tools. Machining experience a plus.
• 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 as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies.

 What’s in it for you?

Many of our employees have been with us for decades.  We constantly strive, however, 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: 

• Paid parental leave (up to 160 hours) and additional leave programs
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective Day 1  
• Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)
• 401(k) with an employer match and Olin retirement contribution account  
• Accelerated vacation accrual
• Volunteer Paid Time Off Program 
• Short term incentive program participation 
• Robust rewards and recognition programs
• Pay for Performance Methodology to reward exceptional performance
• Alternate work schedules (location/role specific) 
• Employee Ammunition Purchase Program  

Why Winchester? 

Winchester is one of three proud business units of Olin Corporation.  Olin began in 1892 and has steadily grown to become an industry leader in both ammunition and chemicals manufacturing.   Winchester, Olin Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls and Olin Epoxy employ approximately 8,000 professionals in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.    

*This list is not intended to be all inclusive.

*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US. 

**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.

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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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