Description

Quality Inspector

Position Description

Reports To: Quality Department Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

Perform quality control, inspection and other assigned activities and contribute to SSI's efforts to satisfy customer expectations regarding quality and on-time deliveries. These responsibilities will be accomplished by:

• Personally performing 1st Article, 1st Piece, In-Process and Final Inspection activities. Knowledgeable and experienced in working with AS9102 documents and report forms for this purpose.
• Inspecting in-process production parts and communicating with Machine Operators and Production Managers any required adjustments
• Assisting Production Managers to ensure in-process inspections by our Machine Operators are being performed consistently and properly
• Teaching and helping to train Machine Operators in measurement and inspection techniques and methods.
• Approving finished production and releasing these Orders for shipment
• Documenting inspection results by completing AS9102 report forms, customer specific report forms, and/or SSI Inspection report forms
• Helping to ensure new fixtures and special tooling are inspected and that necessary gauges and instruments are available when needed
• Helping to ensure that inspection gauges and instruments are properly controlled, maintained, calibrated and certified on a timely basis.
• Inspecting Certificates of Conformance from material, external suppliers, and other service providers to ensure these items conform to customers and SSI's purchase order requirements and specifications
• Understanding and then helping to ensure all processes and activities within the AS9100 Certified Quality Management System are fully implemented. Having a firm commitment to maintaining the integrity of the QMS.
• Helping to ensure Quality reflects excellent housekeeping standards
• Understanding and following the Company's Safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in Quality and/or Inspection roles where precision machined parts and components are manufactured
• Demonstrated knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Demonstrated skill in reading and understanding complex blueprints
• Demonstrated knowledge of using various measurement instruments to inspect parts and perform bench or layout dimensional inspections
• Must be able to communicate effectively with Machine Operators, Manufacturing and Company management, Customers, and Suppliers
• Must enjoy working within a Team environment to accomplish challenging company goals and objectives
• Must be reliable, dependable, detail oriented, and be an example for integrity and ethical behavior

Benefits:

• Flexible work hours (can begin work between 5 and 7 am) 
• Paid weekly
• Bonus Program - Based upon company and individual performance
• Paid Time Off - Vacation (5 - 15 days depending upon experience)/ 9 Paid company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Disability, 401K (With Company Matching)
• Air conditioned shop and office working environment
• Four strategic markets served providing greater stability when specific markets have downturns

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

Description

Date posted: May 21, 2025

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Job description:

If you are looking to be part of an engaging team and want to contribute to the success of a customer focused business operation, DC Fabricators, Inc. wants to talk with you! We offer competitive pay, benefits starting 1st of the month following hire date and a generous PTO accrual.

DCF is a major supplier to the Navy Shipbuilding Program.

Job Summary:

This position is concerned with the performance of dimensional inspection and non-destructive examination of component parts in accordance with established procedures and specifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections on all parts, assemblies, and fabrications as specified on drawings and route cards; record results of the inspection and indicate disposition.
• Set-up assemblies and perform dimensional inspections using scales, tape measure, layout and optical equipment, and other hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gages.
• Set-up and perform non-destructive tests (NDT) on components. NDT may include MT, PT, VT, RT, or UT, as required; record results of the inspection and indicate disposition.
• When performing dimensional inspections of parts machined by outside vendors, review Purchase Order to ensure all requirements have been met.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing operations including identification of material and identification of welding operator qualifications. Audit drawing control and adherence to work instructions and procedures.
• Perform surveillance on material identification in the shop and in stores; insure segregation of scrap material from material in-process.
• Maintain calibration program for company inspection equipment, tools and personally owned gages.
• Visit vendor facilities to perform inspections of vendor work.
• Work with customer representatives and/or Government Inspectors to complete customer inspection points as assigned.
• Maintain inspection records and documentation files as required.
• Provide written reports as required.

US Citizenship required at time of hire.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• High School Graduate, or the equivalent, with additional instruction in NDT and/or Dimensional Inspection. Completion of an apprenticeship program is desirable.

Experience:

• Preferred two years of NDE and/or Dimensional Inspection experience in an industrial environment.
• Must have thorough knowledge of NDE and/or dimensional inspection principles and their application to industrial inspection problems.
• Must apply individual initiative to accomplish the necessary inspections and conduct audits to assure compliance with required processes.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints commonly found in heavy manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Computer Skills:

• Computer skills required. Must have a working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft applications such as WORD, Excel, and Outlook.

DC FABRICATORS INC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Description

D.C. Fabricators, Inc.

• Develop integrated project plans, project schedules, and budgets by coordinating the efforts of all required disciplines. Plans, schedules, and budgets will be consistent with customer schedule requirements and specifications, as well as Company’s cost objectives and resource constraints in order to control orders from receipt through completion.
• Develop and maintain an overall project schedule for all major phases/elements of an order, defining the required contributions of each technical and/or administrative discipline.
• Interface with the customer on a regular basis to assure that the Company’s interests are communicated to the customer, and the customer’s interests are communicated within the Company.
• Identify possibilities and strategies for new business with the customer.
• Interface with the customer on a regular basis to resolve quality, contractual, and technical issues.
• Develop a project budget plan relating to each phase of the contract. Analyze project costs (actual vs. planned) and develop corrective actions necessary to resolve unfavorable performance.
• Analyze, update, and discuss the Contract Performance reports on a quarterly basis.
• Develop “make/buy” strategies consistent with internal resource constraints and project budget plans. Coordinate these “make/buy” strategies with the Purchasing function, and other required disciplines, on a timely basis to insure that project goals are met.
•  Provide project information to management, internal disciplines and customers in order to anticipate project issues and resolve problems.
• Develop proposals for major government/commercial customers in accordance with specification requirements. Review Request for Proposal documents including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, and schedule. Develop strategies for proposal pricing consistent with Company objectives.
• Provide customer with project status reports as required by contract, or as deemed necessary by the Company.
• Participate in negotiations on contract and technical changes relative to cost and schedule impacts.
• Communicate with management on a routine basis to apprise management of issues which may affect Company operations, e.g. delayed shipments which would affect cash flow, cost overruns which would affect profitability, customer delays which would impact Company’s human resources, etc. Focus should be on anticipating these issues in advance and developing plans to mitigate any negative affects.
• Provide the liaison efforts with customers, vendors, and internal disciplines on matters specific to the contracts. Coordinate activities to support project plans.
• Interface with all required disciplines to communicate contract requirements and coordinate plans to assure that project plans are achieved. Examples include:
• Manufacturing Operations – schedular and cost objectives.
• Quality Assurance – quality planning, witness points, and resolution of non-conformance issues.
• Vendors – assist with communication of schedule, cost, and quality requirements to assure that project plans are achieved.
• Contracts – assist with developing constructive channels of communication with the customer.
• Engineering – develop schedules and departmental budgets.
• Finance – contract performance reports and accounts receivable.
• Management – visibility on all phases of a contract, including costs, schedules, and problem areas.
• Purchasing - develop material procurement plan and manage vendor performance.
  

• Accuracy – Ability to analyze/interpret commercial and technical data in order to manage existing orders in accordance with Company objectives.
• Detail Oriented – Must understand details, but primary functions relate to developing and analyzing the “big picture” of a project or contract.
• Ethical – Ability to perform at the highest level of ethical business standards to assure compliance with customer requirements, adherence to legal requirements, etc.
• Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be viewed as truthful and credible in the workplace, and with customers, in that the position’s primary functions relate to the ability to work collaboratively with all disciplines to achieve project goals.
• Organized – Ability to organize data and analyze problems in a structural manner is essential. Must organize input/data from multiple disciplines into a final result which is consistent with Company objectives.
• Communications - Ability to effectively communicate with both internal stakeholders and customers. Can discuss and relate complex business and technical issues to all levels of the organization.

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience. Specialized education/training in management or business administration may be considered as equivalent experience.

Four to five years experience in manufacturing and/or engineering administration in industries related to the fabrication of large equipment. A portion of this time should have been in planning, coordinating, and directing the efforts of others on extensive and complex projects.

Excellent computer skills required. Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as WORD, Excel, Outlook, Project, and Power Point, and of ERP systems.

• Knowledge of the company systems, processes and products, with the technical capability of analyzing administrative and technical requirements and applying equipment and technology to satisfy contract needs. This may involve knowledge of engineering, machine design, manufacturing, plant layout, material handling, materials, government/military and/or commercial specifications, financial spread sheet technology, scheduling methods, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, guide and work cooperatively and effectively with others in order to obtain practical and effective results. The ability to communicate, plan, and analyze effectively is required. The ability to evaluate problems and then make sound decisions or recommendations is an inherent and fundamental requirement.
• Requires ability to obtain a personnel security clearance to the Secret level.
• Position involves occasional overnight travel to customers and suppliers.

Description

Remote Status: On-Site

Aluminum Fitter

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

The Aluminum Fitter is responsible for fabricating, laying out, positioning, aligning, and fitting of aluminum components for both new construction and repair projects. The role involves interpreting blueprints and specifications to assemble various aluminum structures accurately and efficiently, while maintaining high standards of safety and quality throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Position, align, fit parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• Tack-weld fitted parts together.
• Lay out and examine Aluminum stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
• Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
• Locate and mark work piece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
• Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.
• Hammer, chip, and grind work pieces to cut, bend, and straighten metal.
• Smooth work piece edges and fix taps, tubes, and valves.
• Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools.
• Straighten warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses, or bulldozers.
• Set up face blocks, jigs, and fixtures.
• Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.
• Direct welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
• Lift or move materials and finished products, using large cranes.
• Heat-treat parts, using acetylene torches.
• Preheat work pieces to make them malleable, using hand torches or furnaces.
• Install boilers, containers, and other structures.
• Erect ladders and scaffolding to fit together large assemblies.
• And miscellaneous duties may be required.

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

Service Engineer Level 3, Control Systems

Description

• Shift: 12-hour shifts on a 3-4 weekly shift schedule where you'll work 3 days one week and 4 the next. There are openings on all shifts:
• A-Shift = Sunday through Tuesday, and every other Wednesday (6am - 6pm) / No Shift Differential
• B-Shift = Sunday through Tuesday, and every other Wednesday (6pm – 6am) / 10% Shift Differential
• C-Shift = Every other Wednesday, and Thursday through Saturday (6am – 6pm) / No Shift Differential
• D-Shift = Every other Wednesday, and Thursday through Saturday (6pm – 6am) / 25% Shift Differential

Position Description:

Description

Description

If you are looking to be part of an engaging team and want to contribute to the success of a customer focused business operation, DC Fabricators, Inc. wants to talk with you! We offer competitive pay, benefits starting 1st of the month following hire date and a generous PTO accrual.

DCF is a major supplier to the Navy Shipbuilding Program.

Benefits: Offering 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Summary:

This position is concerned with the performance of dimensional inspection and non-destructive examination of component parts in accordance with established procedures and specifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)/Skills Required:

• Perform inspections on all parts, assemblies, and fabrications as specified on drawings and route cards; record results of the inspection and indicate disposition.
• Set-up assemblies and perform dimensional inspections using scales, tape measure, layout and optical equipment, and other hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gages.
• When performing dimensional inspections of parts machined by outside vendors, review Purchase Order to ensure all requirements have been met.
• Review procedures to determine process requirements, and requirements for other associated processes such as tube rolling, hydro-testing, cleaning, and painting, and assess whether the requirements have been satisfactorily performed. Report results.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing operations including identification of material and identification of welding operator qualifications. Audit drawing control and adhere to work instructions and procedures.
• Perform surveillance on material identification in the shop and in stores; insure segregation of scrap material from material in-process.
• In receiving inspection, work closely with shipper and receiver to ensure that all requirements and specifications are met.
• Maintain calibration program for company inspection equipment, tools and personally owned gages.
• Visit vendor facilities to audit capabilities and to perform inspections of vendor work.
• Work with customer representatives and/or Government Inspectors to review customer inspection points as assigned.
• Maintain inspection records and documentation files as required.
• When necessary, travel to investigate customer reported PDS problem.
• When applicable, verify any corrections made to company products in the field are in conformance with contract requirements.
• Provide written reports as required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate, or the equivalent, with additional instruction in NDT and/or Dimensional Inspection. Completion of an apprenticeship program is desirable.

Experience: Minimum of two years of NDE and/or Dimensional Inspection experience in an industrial environment.

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Must have thorough knowledge of NDE and/or dimensional inspection principles and their application to industrial inspection problems.
• Must apply individual initiative to accomplish the necessary inspections and conduct audits to assure compliance with required processes.
• Must be familiar with and qualify for specified non-destructive test procedures and have a thorough knowledge of related specifications.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints commonly found in heavy manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Computer Skills: Computer skills required. Must have a working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft applications such as WORD, Excel, and Outlook.

US citizenship is required at time of hire.

DC FABRICATORS INC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person