Olin Winchester, LLC (“Winchester” ), considered one of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturers, is seeking Maintenance Specialists for 2nd and 3rd shifts. This position will be located at the Oxford, Mississippi facility. Maintenance Specialist start at $26.94 per hour with an increase to $31.95 per hour for Maintenance Specialist - Electrical positions.
Maintenance Specialist Essential Functions*:
· Perform a variety of duties associated with fabrication, repairing, replacing and repairing piping, pumps, valves, cylinders, flanges, and hoses by utilizing a variety of hand tools, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
· Weld, cut, and grind equipment in all areas of the plant including in confined spaces, pits, trenches, and on top of cranes.
· Install, set, right and level new equipment.
· Operate heavy equipment and powered industrial trucks; use precision equipment to measure; use brakes, rolls, and torches to fabricate shoots and hopper; repair belts, pulleys, and flywheels.
· General maintenance and repair on all machines.
· Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment in the production area.
Maintenance Specialist Position Requirements*:
· Two-year diploma or equivalent work experience.
· Minimum of one (1) continuous year of recent work experience
· Three years of Industrial Maintenance experience.
· Experience with the use of hand and power tools required.
· Working knowledge of NEC.
· Must be able to attend orientation and training on 1st shift (7:30am – 3:30pm) before transitioning to either 2nd shift (3:30pm-11:30pm) or 3rd shift (11:30pm - 7:30am) primary assignment. Training could take up to 6 weeks to complete.
· Ability and willingness to work overtime, including weekend hours.
· Proficient in English language with reading, writing, and speaking.
Maintenance Specialist Physical Demands and Work Condition Requirements*:
· Must be 18 years of age or older.
· Ability to pass a physical, drug screen and background check if job offer is received and accepted.
· Ability to pass a functional physical testing and be able to use standard safety equipment and wear all required personal protective equipment (in extreme hot/cold environments).
· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
· 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.
· Successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Preferred Qualifications for Maintenance Specialist - Electrical:
Maintenance Specialist - Electrical roles require the ability to test and calibrate electrical/electronic systems and components to ensure they are operating properly. The position requires the ability to properly perform basic industrial electrical duties including running conduit, pulling and terminating wire while utilizing appropriate RCRA procedures. Please note to be considered for a Maintenance Specialist – Electrical position, you must have the requirements above and the following additional qualifications.
· Ability to troubleshoot and repair issues with Programmable Logic Controllers, motor control circuits, AC&DC drives, proximity switches, photo eyes, and other related components.
· Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings and sketches to make appropriate repairs, construct electrical control panels, and integrate control panels, machines, and field devices as needed.
· Three to five years working experience in Industrial Electrical Maintenance.
What’s in it for you?
While many of our employees have worked at Olin for their entire career, we constantly strive 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 parental leave and additional leave programs
· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective on the first day of the month after 30 days
· Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)
· 401(k) with an employer match
and retirement contribution account
· Volunteer Paid Time Off Program
· Diverse Employee Networks
· Employee Ammunition Purchase Program
Who we are.
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. Winchester, Olin Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls and Olin Epoxy employ approximately 8,000 professionals in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.
*This list is not intended to be all inclusive.
*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.
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.