Gunsmith

Gunsmith

Location: Lake City Army Ammunition Plant - Independence, MO

Schedule: 4x10 weekend days, F-M 6:00AM-4:30PM

Join the Team That Supports America''''s Warfighter

Join the team supporting America''''s Warfighter at the world''''s largest producer of small-caliber ammunition. As a Gunsmith you''''ll inspect, repair, adjust and maintain test barrels, receivers, weapons, and auxiliary equipment while earning competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Salary:

• Starting Pay: $34.56 to $37.00 per hour (dependent on experience) with yearly wage increases

Outstanding Benefits Effective Day One

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and long-term disability; Employee Assistance Plan.
• Up to 8% company contribution toward retirement savings
• 80 hours Paid Time Off
• 80 Paid Holidays hours
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Gunsmith Essential Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, adjust and maintain test barrels, receivers, weapons, and auxiliary equipment to ensure proper operation condition.
• Set up, operate and maintain machine tools and related equipment, include lathes, milling machines and saws.
• Identify defects and malfunctions by interpreting work orders, technical documents, blueprints and precision measuring instruments.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 1-year demonstrated work experience and one of the following:

• Completion of an accredited gunsmith program; OR,

• Certified Armorer documentation by a brand of the U. S. Armed Services.

• Related experience with handguns, small caliber ammunition handling, loading/reloading, or gunsmithing preferred.

• Working knowledge of gun-smithing tools and procedures.

• Ability to read and understand blueprint drawings to fabricate parts and make necessary repairs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess full vision, including color vision.

Location-Specific Requirements:

• Must possess a valid US driver's license.
• 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.

Strong Careers Grow Here

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.

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. 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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