Maintenance Technician

About the role

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we ensure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, our capabilities include production of direct and indirect fire, components, special projects, and more. With over 120 years of experience, our teams consistently exceed expectations. Join us in our mission to put people to work, protect American freedoms, and help our customers power and improve the world.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain facility equipment and machinery.
• Assemble and disassemble machines to identify defects, perform repairs, replace parts, and clean components as needed.
• Perform duties involving receiving, storing, packing, inspecting, assembling, reworking, and palletizing components and finished products.
• Operate die-cutting and strip-cutting machinery according to customer specifications for materials.
• Read, interpret, inspect, and validate dimensions for accuracy.
• Maintain facility and grounds by performing general duties such as emptying trash, lawn care, and equipment maintenance.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment and conduct regular facility inspections.
• Operate hand or power trucks and tools for stowing, stacking, or preparing shipments.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Good manual dexterity and physical condition, with the ability to work with small parts.
• Reading and math skills typically acquired through a high school education.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design schematics.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be assigned duties of another classification for up to 50% of any workweek, provided the employee has the knowledge and skill to perform them safely.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Must successfully pass required training, including certification to operate forklifts and tow motors.
• Must possess a valid, compliant driver’s license.
• A positive attitude and ability to collaborate with team members.
• Successful completion of a background screening process is required.
• May need to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established by third parties.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Visual acuity for tasks such as preparing data, transcribing documents, reading, inspecting objects, and operating machinery.
• Pushing, pulling, balancing, manual dexterity, stooping, grasping, and reaching.
• Feeling objects to perceive size, shape, and texture.
• Lifting objects up to 50 pounds or more.
• Climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles.
• Walking, hearing, repetitive motions, talking, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Capacity to think, concentrate, and focus over long periods.
• Ability to read and write complex documents in English.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally and make sound decisions.
• Ability to wear protective equipment such as masks, respirators, or bulletproof vests.
• Ability to perform all job functions at the company’s office or work site.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, or extreme noise.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $41,760 - $62,640 annually. Final offer amounts may vary based on experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, and other paid time off.
• Voluntary benefits and discount programs, including pet insurance.