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Description

ATEK Metal Technologies is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our production operations and facility infrastructure. This hands-on role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of all equipment and systems. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and facility equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and scheduled maintenance repairs during machine downtime.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test systems, and make necessary adjustments.
• Conduct regular preventive and predictive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience Expected:

• High school Diploma or GED required
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience with emphasis in hydraulic, pneumatic and industrial skill sets with some experience in PLC and HVAC.
• Must pass ATEK Functional Job Analysis and Pre- Employment Drug Screen for Maintenance Position.
• Proficient with hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and material handling tools.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime if needed.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and shift premiums.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) matching.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave and monthly childcare reimbursement.
• Opportunities for skill development, certification, and internal advancement.
• A respectful, safety-first work culture that values your contributions.

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Quality Inspector

Location: Manchester, CT

Employment Type: Full-Time

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Position Description:

• Provide remote and on-site technical support for company automated dispensing systems located within hospitals and other healthcare facilities within the territory and in accordance with our customer support agreements, exclusive of DHA/DoD facilities
• Respond to, evaluate, and prioritize work orders; diagnose, service, and resolve issues regarding proprietary hardware and software system components, maintain ownership of the work order, raise issues to the team lead and manager; log, track, and document all work order activity, and be capable of fully supporting all products within the region.
• Execute a preventive maintenance program, provide limited cross-functional support for our Sales and Implementation teams, and other support activities as applicable to the role
• Demonstrate a moderate use of competency and an appropriate ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems
• Provide efficient field services to all company customers in a timely manner, including but not limited to installations, in-servicing, repair, preventive maintenance, calibration, and sales support
• Maintain proper and accurate small parts inventory for the purpose of service and follow approved policies and procedures for inventory controls
• Provide accurate and timely documentation that details field activity, expenses, time distribution etc.
• Continue training and self-development to learn products and applications of the company for success in the role, advance skillsets, and attend management approved seminars and training sessions to advance to next level in 2-3 years.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Military Veteran professional technicians with a strong background in electronics or electro-mechanical maintenance, service, and repair.
• Strong solid understanding of electronics, electro-mechanical devices (Mechatronics), PLCs, and pneumatics
• Candidates must possess excellent professionalism and strong customer skills
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license with at least 3 years of driving history and meet company's auto safety standards.
• Must be able to work flexible hours throughout the work week while traveling to various US Customer locations.
• Must be available for work on call as needed and be flexible to meet business needs.
• Flexibility to travel up to 50% of time outside of home geographic area, based upon business needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer electronics, Windows OS, network experience, required
• Must be able to work within defined processes and methodologies with minimal degree of supervision
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company's auto safety standards.
• Upon hire, must provide proof of and maintain current immunizations and obtain additional immunizations appropriate for the facility which enables access to customer sites in order to perform essential job functions. Proofs must include: Hepatitis B, Influenza (current year), MMR (mumps, measles, rubella), Varicella (chicken pox) Annual TB/PPD (skin test), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis, COVID-19.

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Reporting to the Quality Manager, we are seeking a highly driven Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure that our global supply base consistently delivers components and assemblies that meet stringent electrical, mechanical and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, experience with electrical / mechanical components and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing, qualifying and continuously improving suppliers that provide components for our switchgear production lines e.g. metal enclosures, breakers, wiring harnesses etc. This role ensures suppliers meet quality, cost, delivery and compliance expectations through structured audits, data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Be Doing:

Supplier Quality Management:

• In conjunction with the Supply Chain Team, qualify new suppliers and manage ongoing supplier performance through audits, scorecards and process reviews.
• Ensure supplier adherence to relevant quality standards such as ISO 9001, UL, IEC and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Implement and validate supplier onboarding processes e.g. PPAPs, control plans and process capability studies.

Component & Manufacturing Quality:

• Evaluate and validate incoming electrical / mechanical components including wiring harnesses, breakers, metal fabrications, transformers and subassemblies.
• Define supplier inspection requirements and collaborate with receiving inspection teams to maintain robust incoming quality controls.
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective action activities (8D, 5 Whys, PFMEA).

Continuous Improvement:

• Implement supplier development initiatives to reduce defect rates, improve yields and enhance process capability.
• Collaborate with peer departments to support NPI programs, design changes and VE efforts.

Issue Resolution:

• Manage supplier non-conformances, concession requests and containment actions.
• Analyze incoming quality data to proactively mitigate quality risks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with peer departments to ensure supplier readiness for new PDUs and product line extensions.
• Support prototype build and pilot production with strong focus on supplier process capability and component quality.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
• +5 years of Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical / mechanical components and assemblies.
• Experience with supplier audits, PPAP, FMEA, control plans and statistical process control.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Excellent communication and supplier-facing negotiation skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Experience in low voltage electrical switchgear.
• Knowledge of UL / IEC safety standards for power distribution products.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification.
• Familiarity with SAP and supplier quality software.
  

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Reporting to the Quality Manager, we are seeking a highly driven Product Quality Engineer to ensure that our assembly process consistently delivers finished products that meet stringent electrical, mechanical and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing processes and products perform on a consistent basis to meet CEL's quality standards and customer requirements. This role focuses on process development and control, defect prevention and continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience with electrical / mechanical components and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing:

Quality Assurance in Manufacturing:

• Develop and maintain quality control plans for production processes.
• Monitor and audit manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
• Verify the effectiveness of permanent corrective actions over time to ensure there is no recurrence.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance quality performance.
• Support continuous improvement projects across production lines.

Customer & Compliance Requirements:

• Ensure products meet UL and other relevant electrical standards.
• Manage documentation for quality compliance and certifications.
• Liaise with customers on quality-related concerns and provide technical support.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Track and report key quality metrics e.g. 1st Pass yield, scrap rate, and defect rates.
• Prepare monthly quality performance reports for management.
• Use statistical tools to analyse trends and predict potential issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering, production and supply chain teams.
• Support new product introduction with quality planning and validation.
• Train operators and staff on quality standards and best practices.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
• +5 years of Quality Engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma Green / Black Belt or equivalent certification.
• Strong understanding of electrical / mechanical components and assemblies.
• Experience with internal audits, PPAP, FMEA, control plans and statistical process control.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Excellent communication and supplier-facing negotiation skills.

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Marine Paint and Sandblasting Technician

Location: Palatka, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Remote Status: On-Site

About the Role

The Marine Paint and Sandblasting Technician is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing shipboard and industrial surfaces to required specifications. This role supports new construction, repair, and preservation work in marine and heavy industrial environments.

Technicians will perform abrasive blasting, surface preparation, and industrial painting using a variety of coatings including epoxy and rust-proofing materials. The position reports to the applicable Foreman or Supervisor and requires strong safety awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to work in physically demanding environments.

What You Will Do

• Perform abrasive blasting on interior and exterior metal surfaces to required preparation standards
• Clean and prepare surfaces using brooms, vacuums, rags, degreasers, and solvents
• Set up, operate, and maintain blasting and painting equipment
• Select, mix, and prepare coatings according to specifications using manual or automated mixing systems
• Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality through visual inspection or use of testing equipment
• Operate spray equipment to apply coatings such as lacquer, enamel, epoxy, oil, glaze, rubber, copper, silver, and rust-proofing materials
• Regulate machine settings including air pressure, temperature, spray flow, and conveyor speeds
• Perform test runs to ensure proper equipment setup
• Attach hoses and nozzles and adjust spray patterns for proper dispersion
• Monitor equipment gauges and identify defects or deviations from standards
• Record operational data and maintain required documentation
• Inspect coated products to ensure conformance to specifications
• Perform touch-up painting using brushes or spray equipment
• Transfer completed products to drying or storage areas using carts or material handling equipment
• Clean machines, tools, and work areas after use
• Support corrosion resistance testing, including salt spray testing when required
• Follow all OSHA and shipyard safety requirements, including use of respirators and required PPE
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Must-Have Skills and Experience

These are required for consideration.

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of industrial painting and/or sandblasting experience
• Shipyard or marine experience strongly preferred
• Experience in industrial environments such as manufacturing, heavy equipment, or structural steel
• Knowledge of surface preparation standards and coating application techniques
• Ability to safely operate blasting and painting equipment
• Willingness to wear respirator and required protective equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions

Nice-to-Have Skills

These are preferred but not required.

• Prior shipyard or marine repair experience
• Experience with epoxy and marine-grade coatings
• Familiarity with corrosion control processes
• Forklift or material handling equipment experience
• Experience working in confined spaces

Who You Are

• Safety-focused and quality-driven
• Comfortable working in industrial and marine environments
• Detail-oriented and thorough in surface preparation and finishing work
• Reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Adaptable to changing project demands

Additional Details

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required based on project needs.

Salary Range: Starting at $16 per hour, with flexibility for experienced candidates based on background and skill level

Travel: None anticipated

Certifications: None required at hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Holidays, PTO

Fair Chance Employer: St John's Shipbuilding is a second chance employer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.

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Reporting to the VP Projects, we are seeking a highly organized Project Control Manager who will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of customer projects by providing accurate analysis and reporting of all relevant project metrics, including financial performance, delivery schedules, resource utilization and risk indicators across our portfolio of electrical switchgear projects for our data-centre clients. You will manage a team consisting of Project Cost Engineers, Master Schedulers and Document Controllers to ensure that each project stream is executed efficiently, aligned with contractual obligations, client expectations and delivered to the highest standards. You will require a strong technical understanding of Project Management Systems and a very high degree of financial and commercial acumen.

What You'll Be Doing:

Leadership & Performance:

• Lead, mentor and support your team, providing tactical direction and strong daily leadership to ensure they can execute in a professional and consistent manner.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and excellence.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support professional development.
• Facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development across the team.

Project Performance Monitoring:

• Collect, consolidate and analyze data from multiple project streams to assess overall program health.
• Track and report KPI's e.g. budget adherence, schedule variance, earned value and forecast accuracy.
• Maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility to stakeholders.

Financial Controls:

• Verify rigorous financial and commercial analysis is being carried out through all project phases.
• Monitor project budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts and planned V's actual spend etc.
• Support monthly financial reviews and variance analysis with department managers, SMT and SLT.
• Ensure alignment between project financials and corporate reporting standards.

Schedule Management:

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Planners to track delivery milestones and schedule performance.
• Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies based on input from Program Managers.
• Support integrated master schedule / SIOPS development and maintenance.

Reporting & Communication:

• Prepare and present regular and accurate performance reports for senior leadership and clients.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting across all projects.
• Facilitate project control reviews and support audit readiness.

Process Improvement:

• Develop and refine project control processes, templates and tools.
• Promote best practices in cost control, scheduling and performance tracking.
• Train and support project teams in the use of control systems and methodologies.

Key Competencies:

• Very strong strategic and analytical thinker with a results-driven mindset.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to inspire cross-functional teams.
• Financially and commercially astute with sound business judgment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and resilience.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance or related field.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is essential.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls or project management in a technical or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI or other data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with electrical switchgear systems, manufacturing or data centre environments is a plus.

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Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Palatka, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Remote Status: On-Site

About the Role

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for auditing and validating all aspects of the organization's quality assurance compliance within a shipyard environment. This role works cross-functionally to strengthen quality systems, reduce risk, and ensure all projects meet internal standards and external customer requirements.

This position plays a key role in driving a culture of quality, leading corrective action efforts, and ensuring inspections and documentation are completed accurately, on time, and within scope.

What You Will Do

• Conduct and validate QA audits across shipyard projects and departments
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure work meets specifications and contract requirements
• Lead internal corrective action requests (CARs) to address quality gaps and prevent repeat issues
• Develop and revise QA compliance policies, procedures, and templates
• Partner with operations, QA teams, and supply base to strengthen quality processes
• Investigate and resolve quality discrepancies identified by customers or external agencies
• Establish and implement compliance plans at all organizational levels
• Support and maintain ISO certification and related compliance requirements
• Participate in strategic planning and support business goals tied to quality improvement
• Develop and oversee training techniques to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance
• Maintain documentation and reporting related to quality inspections and audits
• Promote the company vision, mission, and Quality Policy
• Complete all required training and follow company policies and procedures

Must-Have Skills and Experience

These are required for consideration.

• Shipyard experience is required
• Experience performing QA audits and inspections in a marine or heavy industrial environment
• Strong understanding of quality systems, compliance standards, and corrective action processes
• Experience leading or supporting internal CAR processes
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams

Nice-to-Have Skills

These are preferred but not required.

• AutoCAD experience
• ISO certification experience or formal QA training
• Prior leadership or training development experience
• Experience working with external regulatory or customer audits

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented and process-driven
• Confident working in a fast-paced shipyard environment
• Proactive in identifying risks and closing quality gaps
• Strong communicator who can coach and influence others
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality

Additional Details

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required based on project demands.

Salary Range: Starting around $25 per hour, based on experience

Travel: None anticipated

Certifications: ISO or related quality certifications preferred but not required

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Holidays, PTO

Fair Chance Employer: We are a second chance employer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.

Description

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, we are seeking a highly motivated / strategic VP of Production who will be responsible for delivering excellence across all production-related functions, including Production Operations, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Quality Assurance (QA), Warehousing and Facilities Management (FM). This role will ensure operational efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement to meet business objectives and profitability. The ideal candidate will bring extensive knowledge in establishing a robust production process, implementation of verifiable Lean Manufacturing systems, DFM, Process Development, CI processes. This role is critical in scaling our US operations, enhancing efficiency and ensuring world-class product quality and delivery performance on behalf of our customers.

What You'll Be Doing:

Strategic Leadership:

• Assume full accountability for the profitable performance of the US manufacturing program.
• Develop / execute the end-to-end strategy to align with CEL growth objectives and customer expectations.
• Responsible for all factory operations, with a committed focus on utilising all peer resources to build all aspect Best-in-Class products for our customers.
• Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, automation and best practices.

Production Management:

• Oversee daily operations across assembly, testing and shipping of switchgear products, optimising production workflows, reducing waste and improving throughput.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and optimize resource utilization.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to aggressively scale consistent and repeatable manufacturing processes, capabilities / capacity.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing principles / introduction of automated production systems into our facility.
• Support demand planning and inventory optimization efforts (SIOPS).
• Implement and sustain Continuous Improvement programs e.g. Kaizen, Six Sigma.
• Implement appropriate NPI tools to manage / sign-off the NPI / customer onboarding process.

EHS & Compliance:

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, IEC, and local regulations.
• Implement proactive risk management and sustainability initiatives.

Quality Assurance:

• Manage the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001 and other relevant certifications.
• Ensure an audit ready facility which complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality and reliability.

Warehousing & Inventory Control:

• Oversee the development of our warehousing operational and management strategy.
• Ensure we optimize material flow and inventory accuracy to support production efficiency.
• Implement advanced warehouse management systems and processes.

Financial & Performance Management:

• Provide accurate, timely and consistent operational reports, identifying clear escalation paths / solutions.
• Develop and manage production budgets, cost control measures and financial KPIs.
• Develop and implement appropriate operational KPIs, track trends and implement corrective actions.

Team Development:

• Lead and mentor managers across production, EHS, QA, and warehousing functions.
• Foster a culture of attention to detail, accountability, collaboration and innovation.
• Utilize a hands-on, collaborative leadership style for your team leading by example at all times.
• Co-ordinate with your Irish counterpart to align / standardise processes to develop a 'One CEL' approach.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in production engineering, operations management or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in operational / production / supply chain leadership roles.
• Proven track record in Lean Manufacturing, process optimization and significant operational scaling.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of end-to-end supply chain and ERP systems.
• Experience in high-growth or transformation environments is highly desirable – switchgear, automotive or aerospace experience is appropriate for this role.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and change management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to ensure our business goals and your functional goals are met / exceeded.
• Highly energetic and curious with the ability to empower your teams to ‘push-the-envelope' to drive CEL to be the best supplier in our industry.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, with strong analytical skills which drive decision making.
• Passionate about using Cl methodologies to drive constant progress and momentum.
• Ability to travel are required – approx. 15% / 20%.