Machinist Technician - Tool and Gage Shop
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- Location: Independence, MO
- Salary: $72,300 - $86,000 depending on experience
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM-3:30PM (May require some overtime and weekend work)
- Focus: The Machinist Technician in the Tool and Gage Shop reads and understands government and Olin Winchester drawings in the manufacture and repair of high tolerance gages and machine parts used in the manufacture, inspection and acceptance of small caliber ammunition. for the repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of machinery and components. This role requires strong technical skills and the ability to work with various machine shop equipment, as well as the ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform precision work. The ideal candidate will possess strong machining skills and be capable of programming and operating automatic grinding equipment including CNC and Studer, in addition to performing manual grinding, lapping and polishing techniques. The individual should be knowledgeable in metal properties, metal removal processes and metal hardening as applicable to high tolerance parts.
- Job Functions (Machinist Technician Job Functions):
* Must be able to read, understand and interpret government and Olin-Winchester drawings used in the manufacture of high tolerance parts.
* Must be able to apply shop mathematics and knowledgeable in metal properties, metal removal and finishing in the manufacturing of high tolerance parts.
* Set up and operate machine shop equipment and tools. Machines include, but not limited to include lathes, milling machines, CNC machining centers, screw machines, hydraulic presses, external and internal grinders, honing machines and EDM (electrical discharge machines).
* Produce parts with tolerances ranging from .005" to .0002", with finishes ranging from Ra63 to Ra4 by one or all the following processes: machining, grinding, lapping, and/or polishing.
- Minimum Requirements:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Three (3) years of relevant machine shop and/or precision grinding experience.
* Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and trade type tools to perform repairs and maintenance on equipment.
* Ability to Communicate, documentation skills, and the ability to work closely with engineering staff.
* Computer skills relevant to engineering work and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Ability to work standing up entire work shift, lift up to 35 lbs., and work with energetic materials.
- 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.
- Additional corporate info: 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.
We need to decide sections.
Possible sections:
- About the role: could include focus description and maybe location.
- Responsibilities: job functions.
- Requirements: minimum requirements.
- Qualifications: location-specific requirements? Or maybe combine with Requirements. But we need to avoid thin sections. Could have Requirements covering both minimum and location-specific. Or we could have Requirements (minimum) and Qualifications (location-specific). Both have substantive content.
- Skills: maybe mention machining skills, programming CNC, Studer, manual grinding, lapping, polishing, metal properties, etc. But those are already in focus and job functions. Could create Skills section summarizing those. However we must not invent or summarize away detail; we can list them as bullet points if they appear explicitly. The posting mentions: strong machining skills, capable of programming and operating automatic grinding equipment including CNC and Studer, performing manual grinding, lapping and polishing techniques, knowledgeable in metal properties, metal removal processes and metal hardening. Those are explicit. So we can create a Skills section with those bullet points.
- Pay: salary range.
- Schedule: schedule.
- Benefits: not present, so omit.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual salary range, so Pay section is fine.
We need to ensure we don't duplicate content across sections. We can split logically.
Let's draft:
About the role
Located in Independence, MO, the Machinist Technician in the Tool and Gage Shop reads and understands government and Olin Winchester drawings in the manufacture and repair of high tolerance gages and machine parts used in the manufacture, inspection and acceptance of small caliber ammunition, as well as for the repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of machinery and components. This role requires strong technical skills and the ability to work with various machine shop equipment, diagnose mechanical problems, and perform precision work.
Responsibilities
- Read, understand and interpret government and Olin‑Winchester drawings used in the manufacture of high tolerance parts.
- Apply shop mathematics and knowledge of metal properties, metal removal and finishing in the manufacturing of high tolerance parts.
- Set up and operate machine shop equipment and tools, including lathes, milling machines, CNC machining centers, screw machines, hydraulic presses, external and internal grinders, honing machines and EDM (electrical discharge machines).
- Produce parts with tolerances ranging from .005" to .0002" and finishes from Ra63 to Ra4 using machining, grinding, lapping and/or polishing processes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3) years of relevant machine shop and/or precision grinding experience.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and trade‑type tools to perform repairs and maintenance on equipment.
- Ability to communicate, document work, and work closely with engineering staff.
- Computer skills relevant to engineering work and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work standing for the entire shift, lift up to 35 lbs., and work with energetic materials.
Qualifications
- Valid US driver’s license.
- Successful vetting as an Employee Possessor (DOJ/ATF).
- Ability to access ITAR‑controlled technical data (contingent on export license approval).
- Successful vetting for unescorted access per U.S. Army/DoD policies.
- U.S. citizenship required (non‑US citizens not permitted on‑site at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant).
Skills
- Strong machining skills.
- Capable of programming and operating automatic grinding equipment (CNC and Studer).
- Proficient in manual grinding, lapping and polishing techniques.
- Knowledgeable in metal properties, metal removal processes, and metal hardening as applicable to high‑tolerance parts.
Pay
$72,300 – $86,000 per year, depending on experience.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (may require some overtime and weekend work).
We must ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like "Strong Careers Grow Here..." etc. We omitted that. Also omitted EEO etc. Good.
Check that we preserved all substantive info: location, focus, responsibilities, minimum requirements, location-specific requirements, skills (machining, programming, etc.), pay, schedule. Did we miss anything about "Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship..."? That's eligibility info but maybe considered part of Requirements/Qualifications. It's about sponsorship and visa. Could be included in Qualifications as a bullet: "Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship not provided; individuals requiring visa sponsorship are not eligible." That is substantive. Should we include? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information. So we should include that. It's not boilerplate; it's a specific eligibility requirement. So add to Qualifications maybe.
Also we missed mention of "Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace..." That's more corporate culture; could be considered substantive but not required for job. Might be okay to omit? It's substantive but not a requirement; still it's info about the employer.
for prose. We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we must include all details from the posting, except boilerplate. Let's extract substantive info: - Location: Independence, MO - Salary: $72,300 - $86,000 depending on experience - Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM-3:30PM (May require some overtime and weekend work) - Focus: The Machinist Technician in the Tool and Gage Shop reads and understands government and Olin Winchester drawings in the manufacture and repair of high tolerance gages and machine parts used in the manufacture, inspection and acceptance of small caliber ammunition. for the repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of machinery and components. This role requires strong technical skills and the ability to work with various machine shop equipment, as well as the ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform precision work. The ideal candidate will possess strong machining skills and be capable of programming and operating automatic grinding equipment including CNC and Studer, in addition to performing manual grinding, lapping and polishing techniques. The individual should be knowledgeable in metal properties, metal removal processes and metal hardening as applicable to high tolerance parts. - Job Functions (Machinist Technician Job Functions): * Must be able to read, understand and interpret government and Olin-Winchester drawings used in the manufacture of high tolerance parts. * Must be able to apply shop mathematics and knowledgeable in metal properties, metal removal and finishing in the manufacturing of high tolerance parts. * Set up and operate machine shop equipment and tools. Machines include, but not limited to include lathes, milling machines, CNC machining centers, screw machines, hydraulic presses, external and internal grinders, honing machines and EDM (electrical discharge machines). * Produce parts with tolerances ranging from .005" to .0002", with finishes ranging from Ra63 to Ra4 by one or all the following processes: machining, grinding, lapping, and/or polishing. - Minimum Requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent. * Three (3) years of relevant machine shop and/or precision grinding experience. * Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and trade type tools to perform repairs and maintenance on equipment. * Ability to Communicate, documentation skills, and the ability to work closely with engineering staff. * Computer skills relevant to engineering work and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. * Ability to work standing up entire work shift, lift up to 35 lbs., and work with energetic materials. - 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. - Additional corporate info: 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. We need to decide sections. Possible sections: - About the role: could include focus description and maybe location. - Responsibilities: job functions. - Requirements: minimum requirements. - Qualifications: location-specific requirements? Or maybe combine with Requirements. But we need to avoid thin sections. Could have Requirements covering both minimum and location-specific. Or we could have Requirements (minimum) and Qualifications (location-specific). Both have substantive content. - Skills: maybe mention machining skills, programming CNC, Studer, manual grinding, lapping, polishing, metal properties, etc. But those are already in focus and job functions. Could create Skills section summarizing those. However we must not invent or summarize away detail; we can list them as bullet points if they appear explicitly. The posting mentions: strong machining skills, capable of programming and operating automatic grinding equipment including CNC and Studer, performing manual grinding, lapping and polishing techniques, knowledgeable in metal properties, metal removal processes and metal hardening. Those are explicit. So we can create a Skills section with those bullet points. - Pay: salary range. - Schedule: schedule. - Benefits: not present, so omit. We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual salary range, so Pay section is fine. We need to ensure we don't duplicate content across sections. We can split logically. Let's draft:
About the role
Located in Independence, MO, the Machinist Technician in the Tool and Gage Shop reads and understands government and Olin Winchester drawings in the manufacture and repair of high tolerance gages and machine parts used in the manufacture, inspection and acceptance of small caliber ammunition, as well as for the repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of machinery and components. This role requires strong technical skills and the ability to work with various machine shop equipment, diagnose mechanical problems, and perform precision work.
Responsibilities
- Read, understand and interpret government and Olin‑Winchester drawings used in the manufacture of high tolerance parts.
- Apply shop mathematics and knowledge of metal properties, metal removal and finishing in the manufacturing of high tolerance parts.
- Set up and operate machine shop equipment and tools, including lathes, milling machines, CNC machining centers, screw machines, hydraulic presses, external and internal grinders, honing machines and EDM (electrical discharge machines).
- Produce parts with tolerances ranging from .005" to .0002" and finishes from Ra63 to Ra4 using machining, grinding, lapping and/or polishing processes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3) years of relevant machine shop and/or precision grinding experience.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and trade‑type tools to perform repairs and maintenance on equipment.
- Ability to communicate, document work, and work closely with engineering staff.
- Computer skills relevant to engineering work and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work standing for the entire shift, lift up to 35 lbs., and work with energetic materials.
Qualifications
- Valid US driver’s license.
- Successful vetting as an Employee Possessor (DOJ/ATF).
- Ability to access ITAR‑controlled technical data (contingent on export license approval).
- Successful vetting for unescorted access per U.S. Army/DoD policies.
- U.S. citizenship required (non‑US citizens not permitted on‑site at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant).
Skills
- Strong machining skills.
- Capable of programming and operating automatic grinding equipment (CNC and Studer).
- Proficient in manual grinding, lapping and polishing techniques.
- Knowledgeable in metal properties, metal removal processes, and metal hardening as applicable to high‑tolerance parts.
Pay
$72,300 – $86,000 per year, depending on experience.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (may require some overtime and weekend work).
We must ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like "Strong Careers Grow Here..." etc. We omitted that. Also omitted EEO etc. Good. Check that we preserved all substantive info: location, focus, responsibilities, minimum requirements, location-specific requirements, skills (machining, programming, etc.), pay, schedule. Did we miss anything about "Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship..."? That's eligibility info but maybe considered part of Requirements/Qualifications. It's about sponsorship and visa. Could be included in Qualifications as a bullet: "Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship not provided; individuals requiring visa sponsorship are not eligible." That is substantive. Should we include? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information. So we should include that. It's not boilerplate; it's a specific eligibility requirement. So add to Qualifications maybe. Also we missed mention of "Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace..." That's more corporate culture; could be considered substantive but not required for job. Might be okay to omit? It's substantive but not a requirement; still it's info about the employer.