Winchester - General Machinist

Title: General Machinist - Hourly Location: East Alton, IL Salary: $41.80/hour Schedule: Straight Afternoon (S/2) Websites: Winchester.com and WhiteFlyer.com General Machinist Essential Job Functions: Troubleshoot, repair, and disassemble/reassemble machinery. Perform preventative maintenance. Machine parts as needed. Assist with process improvement and initiate change. Use a variety of hand tools and manual lathes/mills. Adhere to all safety requirements including lockout/tagout and wearing required PPE. General Machinist Minimum Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must meet one of the following requirements: Two-year related degree with a minimum of two years recent related General Machinist heavy industrial/maintenance experience; OR Minimum four-years recent related General Machinist heavy industrial/maintenance experience; OR A four-year related General Machinist apprenticeship certification. Recent related experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment is preferred. Manual conventional lathes/mills, boring mills, machine shop equipment, and repair work. Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, enter confined spaces, climb ladders, work at heights, in weather elements and extreme temperatures, and lift up to 50 lbs. Experience operating heavy equipment such as a forklift, tractor, crane, and backhoe, preferred. Strong math and blueprint reading. Must possess a valid driver's license. Flexibility to work alternative schedules, weekends, and forced overtime as needed. Location-Specific Requirements: 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. 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: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective on the 1st day of the month following 60 consecutive days of service Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000) 401(k) with an employer match and retirement contribution account Vacation Eligibility Paid Holidays Educational Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Employee Ammunition Purchase Program 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. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package 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. #Winchester