Manufacturing Technician

Title : Manufacturing Technician

Location : Independence, MO

Starting Pay : Rates range from $26.72 / hour up to $28.45 / hour. Additional pay increases with successful inhouse training and certification completions.

Schedule : 36 / 48 split;12hr shifts or 4-10s. Nights, Weekend Days, Weekend Nights (depending on availability and department)

Focus : The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for performing advanced mechanical adjustments, repairs and troubleshooting of high-speed automated production equipment.

Manufacturing Technician Essential Job Functions :

• Operates and performs advanced adjustments, diagnostic, preventative and emergency electronic / mechanical maintenance on automated high-speed ammunition manufacturing equipment.
• Operates equipment with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) touchscreen panel.
• Troubleshoots, adjusts and calibrates as necessary to make adjustments to obtain specified operating conditions; may include such actions as turning valves, switches, moving and setting controls, adjusting furnaces, and pumps.
• Inspects products using a variety of gages, complete hardness testing, chemical checks, and other quality checks as needed to assist the manufacturing process.
• Performs root cause analysis for productions, quality, and safety issues.
• Prepares detailed records and reports such as inventory, receiving, operating, and lab analysis.
• Operates heavy equipment such as hand trucks or forklifts.

Manufacturing Technician Minimum Requirements :

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Stong mechanical aptitude with an understanding of control systems with experience in advanced mechanical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Must be proficient with basic hand and power tools and measuring devices. Advanced automotive diagnostics and repairs experience or machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, saws, etc. preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret detailed prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, reach overhead, twist, and bend at waist, climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to lift, carry and push up to 400 pounds by way of team lifts and use of support device (hand carts, pallet jacks, gondolas, etc.)
• Must have full vision, including color vision.

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.
• 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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These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

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.

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

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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