
Operations Technician
MANITOWOC, WIJob$20/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The Operations Technician works hands-on with trimming and turning equipment in ammunition manufacturing. The role operates lathe-type equipment, inspects brass casings for defects, uses production software, and performs equipment adjustments and maintenance. The position is based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, with a first-shift schedule available Monday through Thursday and overtime as needed. Olin does not provide sponsorship and requires legal authorization to work in the United States.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Title: Operations Technician Location: Manitowoc, WI Salary: Starting Wage $20.00 per hour and up based on experience Schedules available: 1st shift (5:00am - 3:00pm) available working Monday through Thursday with overtime as needed. Websites: Winchester.com Focus: Precision is our pulse! We're looking for a detail-driven Operations Technician to work hands on in our trimming and turning equipment, where your mechanical expertise directly ensures the quality of products used by millions every day. Your precision ensures the reliability and safety of the ammunition produced. Build your career in ammunition manufacturing. OperationsTechnician Essential Job Functions: * Operating lathes type equipment and following checklists, procedures, and guidelines to production flow to meet customer specifications. * Inspect brass casings for cosmetic and functional defects using precision instruments (calipers, micrometers) for quality monitoring. * Utilizing PLEX production software effectively. * Performing mechanical adjustments, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment issues. * Adheres to all safety requirements, including cleaning the work area, lockout/tagout, and wearing required PPE. Operations Technician Minimum Requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent. * 1+ years working in a manufacturing environment preferred. * Strong mechanical, mathematical, reading comprehension, and troubleshooting skills. * Experience operating a forklift preferred. * Attributes: intellectual curiosity, passion for machinery, positive attitude, self-discipline, and commitment to Winchester's mission. * Must be a detail-oriented individual with high degree of quality and accuracy. * Demonstrated safe work practices, ability to work independently and within a team environment, and strong communication skills. * Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 pounds. 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. 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. 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. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package. 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 ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjk2NDIzLjg3NzBAb2xpbmNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t
How this job compares
Set against the 1,413 open Manufacturing Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20/hr
- Wisconsin median$21–23/hr22 hourly ranges
- US median$24–29/hr665 hourly ranges
This rate, $20/hr, is 13% below the Wisconsin median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the middle half of Manufacturing Technician hourly ranges in Wisconsin.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 69 open Manufacturing Technician jobs in Wisconsin and 1,413 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
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- Experience
- Manufacturing Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (786 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 724 of the 1,413 open Manufacturing Technician jobs (51%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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