Ammunition Manufacturing Technician

Schedule

Weekend nights and weeknight shifts available; overtime required up to 60 hours per week.

About the role

Join the team supporting America’s Warfighter at the world’s largest producer of small-caliber ammunition. As an Ammunition Manufacturing Technician, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain advanced automated manufacturing equipment while earning competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Pay

Starting pay: $30.18 per hour, increasing up to $36.84 with training and early wage increases.

Shift differentials: weeknight shifts ($0.70 per hour) and weekend night shifts ($2.00 per hour).

Earn up to $95,500 annually with overtime.

$1,500 sign-on bonus; $750 paid after 90 days and $750 after 180 days.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance effective day one
• Short- and long-term disability and Employee Assistance Plan
• Up to 8% company contribution toward retirement savings
• 80 hours paid time off
• 80 paid holiday hours
• Tuition assistance program
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on high-speed automated ammunition manufacturing equipment
• Use PLC and HMI systems to monitor equipment performance, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions
• Perform equipment adjustments, calibrations, and process controls to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production
• Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring instruments, hardness testing, and other testing methods to verify product specifications
• Analyze production, quality, and safety issues through root cause analysis; maintain accurate operational records and support continuous improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability and willingness to work assigned shifts, including weekends and nights as required
• Experience working with mechanical equipment, manufacturing systems, maintenance operations, automotive diagnostics, or related technical fields
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
• Experience with machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, or saws is preferred
• Understanding of industrial control systems, automation, PLCs, or related technologies is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, climb ladders, and work in industrial environments
• Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 400 pounds by way of team lifts and use of support devices (hand carts, pallet jacks, gondolas, etc.)
• Must possess full vision, including color vision

Location-Specific Requirements

• Successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regulations
• Access to ITAR-controlled technical data; employment contingent upon ability to access such data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required
• Successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies
• U.S. citizenship required; non-U.S. citizens are not permitted on-site at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant