Olin Winchester, LLC ( Winchester ), considered one of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturers, is seeking a General Machinist.

This position will be located at the Oxford, Mississippi facility. General Machinist start at $ with an increase to $ after completing 180 days and successful evaluations.

With a reputation steeped in tradition, we have earned the moniker, The American Legend’ by delivering on our commitment to excellence in everything we do including staffing our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with diverse, energetic employees.

Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity and join our quest for the best.

General Machinist Essential Functions* :

• Operates industrial machining equipment to machine parts as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery as needed.
• Performs machine tear down and repair as needed.
• Utilizes various hand tools to perform tasks.
• Uses gauges and measuring instruments as necessary.
• Perform all mechanical, machinist, and other maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Position may include climbing ladders and entering confined spaces.
• May include exposure to wet, humid, and extreme temperatures.
• Installs and fits machined components.
• Bore, ream, polish, and size large and small inside diameter holes to very close tolerances.

General Machinist Position Requirements* :

• One (1) year applicable experience in general industrial machinist / maintenance with three (3 ) years preferred.
• One (1) year applicable experience operating lathes, mills, boring mills and / or machine shop equipment required with three (3) years preferred
• Two (2) years applicable experience with machine repair preferred
• Ability to interpret schematics and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of the working properties of aluminum, brass, bronze, cast iron and various steels.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends as required, with primary assignment being 2nd shift (Monday Friday 3 : 00p 11 : 00p).
• 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 as an Employee Possessor in accordance with Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

What’s in it for you?

Many of our employees have been with us for decades. We constantly strive, however, to bring new people with new points of view into the company.

Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals.

Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more :

• Paid maternity / paternity leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401(k) with an employer match and Olin retirement contribution account
• Volunteer Paid Time Off Program
• Short term incentive program participation
• Diverse Employee Networks
• Employee Ammunition Purchase Program

Why Winchester?

Winchester is one of three proud business units of Olin Corporation. Olin began in 1892 and has steadily grown to become an industry leader in both ammunition and chemicals manufacturing.

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

This list is not intended to be all inclusive.

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 .

Last updated : 2024-03-23