Machinist Technician - Flex Pro Machine Shop

Title: Machinist Technician
Location:  Independence, MO

Salary: $68,000 - $86,000
Schedule: 9/80 schedule (some overtime and weekend work may be required)

Outstanding Benefits Effective Day One

- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short and long-term disability; Employee Assistance Plan.
- Up to 8% company contribution toward retirement savings
- 120 hours vacation time, 24 hours personal choice, and 40 hours personal/family illness
- 80 Paid Holidays hours
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Career development and advancement opportunities

Focus: Are you a hands-on machinist who enjoys solving mechanical problems, working with precision equipment, and turning engineering concepts into reality? As a Machinist Technician , you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving manufacturing equipment while supporting the development of precision components and tooling.

Machinist Technician Essential Job Functions:

- Operate CNC and manual mills, lathes, grinders, and other machine shop equipment to produce precision components and tooling.
- Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on machining and manufacturing equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to support machining and equipment repairs.
- Use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers and calipers, to verify dimensions and ensure quality requirements are met.
- Support the design, fabrication, modification, and continuous improvement of tooling, fixtures, components, and manufacturing processes; prepare bills of material, specifications, and work orders as needed.

Machinist Technician Minimum Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of machining, tool & die, or related manufacturing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to operate and troubleshoot CNC and manual machining equipment.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience using precision measuring equipment, hand tools, and trade-specific tools.
- Ability to work independently, solve problems, and communicate technical information effectively.
- CAD software experience, such as AutoCAD, for reading, editing, or creating drawings is preferred.

Location-Specific Requirements:

- Must have valid state issued Drive’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. To meet the government-facility requirements, the candidate must be a US citizen.

Strong Careers Grow Here

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.

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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.

*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.

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.

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