Description

Aluminum Welder

St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminum and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm-protected 100-acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalized service by delivering vessels on time and on budget.

Position Summary

As an Aluminum Welder, you will use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components, to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. This position will be responsible for welding components of the ship and completing repairs or new builds on time, to specifications, and within scope of the project. Completes all the required company training and follows all company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Lie out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained.
• Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys.
• Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
• Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
• Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Position and secure work pieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools.
• Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or chemical baths.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools.
• Fill holes and increase the size of metal parts.
• Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment.
• Check grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments.
• Gouge metals, using the air-arc gouging process.
• Guide and direct flames or electrodes on or across work pieces to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal.
• Preheat work pieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating furnaces.
• Use fire suppression methods in industrial emergencies.
• Set up and use ladders and scaffolding as necessary to complete work.
• Hammer out bulges or bends in metal work pieces.

Qualifications

• Six months to one-year related experience
• Must pass AWS certification within the first 60 days on the job
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

What We Have to Offer You

• Starting pay is $18+ per hour, based on experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Cost Savings and Worksite Benefits
• Company paid Medical Gap Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D
• Company Match 401K
• Paid holidays
• Personal and Vacation time

St Johns Ship Building is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Description

Facilities Manager

About the Role

• Hire, supervise, and discipline hourly maintenance personnel across 3 shifts
• Plan, schedule, and direct daily work assignments to keep equipment and facilities operating efficiently
• Obtain cost estimates and develop budgets for maintenance and facilities projects
• Schedule and coordinate corrective and preventive maintenance
• Recommend materials and parts to be inventoried
• Maintain all facility and maintenance records
• Coordinate and manage elements of facilities projects (construction, renovations, repairs, new equipment installation)
• Initiate and execute projects that improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while maximizing space utilization
• Provide input on and execute elements of the annual Capital Expenditure (CapEx) budget
• Coordinate emergency repairs and respond to facility issues promptly
• Interface with OSHA, EPA, and state/local regulatory agencies to ensure compliance
• Coordinate employee safety training and promote a safety culture
• Coordinate and oversee contractors performing work on facilities
• Generate purchase requisitions for contractor work and new equipment
• Review contractor proposals, drawings, and specifications prior to awarding work
• Develop project schedules, monitor schedule performance, and track costs
• Negotiate contracts with contractors and service providers
• Coordinate with Facility Security Officer regarding security and surveillance matters
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• High school or trade school diploma, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy industrial manufacturing or facilities management
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, plumbing, and construction practices
• Understanding of environmental regulations, industrial safety, and OSHA requirements
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• U.S. Citizenship required at time of hire

• Experience managing union personnel
• Experience with safety audits and training programs
• Knowledge of capital project planning and budgeting
• Familiarity with industrial equipment maintenance and facilities upgrades

• Collaborative leader with the ability to work across departments
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Safety-focused with a proactive approach to compliance and risk management
• Comfortable managing contractors, regulatory interactions, and multiple concurrent projects
• Able to balance strategic planning with hands-on problem solving

• Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 per year

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program

Description

LATHE MACHINIST

1. To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability. 
2. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products. 
3. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions. 

• Operate engine and large lathes to machine a wide range of components, including castings, forgings, plates, bars, and custom parts. 
• Perform precision operations on large parts to meet specified dimensions and tolerances. 
• Program and edit lathe operations using Mazatrol controls to optimize efficiency and accuracy. 
• Inspect machined components using various precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, dial indicators) to ensure compliance with quality standards. 

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals 
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks 
• Employer Paid Life Insurance 
• Employer Paid Short-term  
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave 
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage 
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance 
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements 
• Employee Appreciation Events 
• Competitive pay based on experience. 

• 3–5 years of hands-on machining experience or equivalent technical training. 
• 3–5 years of experience setting up both CNC and manual lathes. 
• Experience with Mazatrol programming is preferred. 
• Proven ability to maintain high-quality work in a fast-paced, production-driven
  environment. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. 

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position: 

• Army MOS: 91E – Allied Trades Specialist 
• Navy NEC: MM – Machinist’s Mate 
• Air Force AFSC: 2A7X1 – Aircraft Metals Technology 
• Marine Corps MOS: 1316 – Metal Worker 
• Coast Guard Rating: MK – Machinery Technician 

Description

CNC MACHINIST III

JOB SUMMARY

CNC Machinist III operates and programs a CNC machine tool. This includes setting up and verifying tooling, setting part offsets, and programming computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software. With little guidance, this person can complete a complex part from start to finish.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining conditions.
• Operates and maintains machine according to work instructions.
• Takes precise measurements to verify program accuracy.
• Monitors and develops speed, feed, depth, and/or angle of cut during machining operations.
• Maintains clean work area and machine daily.
• Maintains workflow between shifts by documenting and communicating actions.
• Programs toolpaths with CAM software.

The above list reflects the general details describing the position's principles and essential functions. It shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

An individual in this position must successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience as a CNC Machinist.
• Ability to operate and program CNC machine tools.
• Previous experience machining various exotic materials and specialty tooling.
• CAM software experience.
• GD&T experience.
• Working knowledge of safety protocols.
• Has strong attention to detail and is self-motivated.
• Strong understanding of mathematics.
• Possesses leadership skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship or vocational training.
• Powermill experience.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

To perform the essential functions of this job successfully, an employee must meet the physical and mental demands described here. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert 1 to 25 pounds of force 75% of the time.
• Exert 26 to 50 pounds of force 20% of the time.
• Exert 50 plus pounds of force 5% of the time.
• Ability to read machine dial gages, blueprints, precision measuring instruments, and computer screens.
• Read English and understand sketches, routings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Communicate effectively with employees.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Indoor shop-based position.
• Moderate noise levels from operating machines.
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
• Machining fumes, dust, and mist.
• Skin exposed to oils and cutting fluids.

Description

Experienced Steel Welder

St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminum and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm-protected 100-acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalized service by delivering vessels on time and on budget.

Position Summary

As an Experienced Steel Welder, you will use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components, to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. Responsible for welding components of the ship and completing repairs or new builds on time, to specifications, and within scope of the project. Completes all the required company training and follows all company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Lie out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained.
• Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys.
• Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
• Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
• Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Position and secure work pieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools.
• Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or chemical baths.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools.
• Fill holes and increase the size of metal parts.
• Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment.
• Check grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments.
• Gouge metals, using the air-arc gouging process.
• Guide and direct flames or electrodes on or across work pieces to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal.
• Preheat work pieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating furnaces.
• Use fire suppression methods in industrial emergencies.
• Set up and use ladders and scaffolding as necessary to complete work.
• Hammer out bulges or bends in metal work pieces.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience
• Must pass AWS certification within the first 60 days on the job
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

What We Have to Offer You

• Pay range $20-$28 per hour, based on experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Cost Savings and Worksite Benefits
• Company paid Medical Gap Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D
• Company Match 401K
• Paid holidays
• Personal and Vacation time

St Johns Ship Building is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Manual / CNC Machinist

Location: Lebanon, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

About the Role

PRL Industries is hiring experienced Manual and CNC Machinists to support the expansion of its machining operations in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. This role focuses on production machining and machine setup using manual and CNC mills, lathes, and boring machines to produce precision components used in submarine programs.

Machinists will work from blueprints and technical drawings to machine parts from castings, bar stock, and other materials while maintaining extremely tight tolerances and high quality standards. These roles are production-focused and do not require full programming responsibilities.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate manual and/or CNC milling machines, boring machines, and lathes
• Machine parts from castings, bar stock, and other materials to customer specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and written machining procedures
• Maintain tight machining tolerances, in some cases as precise as .0002"
• Select appropriate speeds, feeds, cutting tools, and workholding methods
• Use inspection equipment and measuring tools to verify part quality
• Perform minor edits to CNC programs at the machine when needed (G and M code familiarity)
• Assist with fixture and jig setup to support machining operations
• Record production data and maintain documentation related to work performed
• Operate shop equipment such as forklifts or overhead cranes as required Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow safety procedures and participate in required safety training

Must-Have Skills and Experience

(These are required for consideration.)

• Experience operating manual and/or CNC milling, boring, or lathe machines
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and machining drawings
• Experience using precision measuring tools and inspection equipment
• Knowledge of machining fundamentals including feeds, speeds, tooling, and workholding
• Understanding of shop math, trigonometry, and GD&T principles
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High school diploma or equivalent

Nice-to-Have Skills

(These are preferred but not required.)

• Associate's degree or technical training in machining or manufacturing
• Experience editing CNC programs at the machine (G and M codes)
• Experience machining castings and bar stock materials
• Experience assisting with jig and fixture design
• Experience operating forklifts or overhead cranes

Who You Are

• A detail-oriented machinist who takes pride in producing high-quality precision parts
• Comfortable working independently after a training period
• Strong in blueprint interpretation and machining fundamentals
• Focused on safety, quality, and maintaining organized workspaces
• Reliable and able to communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers

Additional Details

• Schedule:
  • 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 1:30AM, Monday-Thursday
  • 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM (planned expansion)
• Salary Range:
  • $25-$50 per hour, depending on years of machining experience and demonstrated skill level.
• Travel: Not expected
• Certifications: None Required
• Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match up to 3%

Description

We are currently seeking a Parts Account Manager/Sales Professional who will be responsible for the management of our current accounts and the acquisition of new customers with an emphasis on excellent customer service, negotiation skills and efficient closure rates.

• Identify and establish relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Selling all products including but not limited to parts, service, and technology products.
• Prospect for new accounts/referrals, which includes compiling and updating a list of prospective clients to provide leads for additional business.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive account-specific growth strategies.
• Service current accounts and communicate with clients on a regular basis. Discuss use and features of various parts, services and vehicles.
• Account Management.
• Update account profiles for monthly meetings for information regarding sales potential.
• Follow up on orders to ensure that customers are served promptly.
• Coordinate parts and service sales with the appropriate personnel. Advise counterperson on delivery instructions.
• Inform management by completing reports, forwarding information on competitors.
• Accomplishes sales and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

• No sales experience required will train!
• Mechanical aptitude is beneficial.
• High school diploma required; College education preferred.
• Strong written/ verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Highly self-motivated and goal oriented professional a must.
• Enthusiastic outgoing go getter mentality, self-starter and a “can do” attitude.
• Valid Driver’s license is required.
  

• Good social skills & strong attention to detail.
• Self-driven.
• Demonstrated sales ability with a successful track record.
• Knowledge of dealer and fleet maintenance procedures and systems.
• Working knowledge of International and supplier/vendor warranty policies.
• Strive for respect and teamwork in the department and throughout the dealership.
  

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision
• Paid time off - starts as of Day 1!
  

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