Description

If you are looking to be a key member of a talented team of professionals, and you want to contribute to the success of a customer focused business operation, PRECISION CUSTOM COMPONENTS, LLC wants to talk with you! We are looking for a Buyer to join our team!

Based in York, Pennsylvania, PCC began over 100 years ago as a manufacturer of energy related equipment for government and commercial customers. Today, PCC is a major domestic supplier to the Commercial Nuclear Industry, Departments of Energy and Defense, as well as NASA, Naval shipyards, and other industrial and government customers.

For more information, visit us at: www.pcc-york.com

Benefits:

• Offering 401(k), 401(k) matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance. Disability insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), employee assistance program, life insurance, generous paid time off (PTO), and tuition reimbursement.

As a full-time Buyer, you will be responsible for the on-time procurement of materials and services, at the required quality level and meeting contract requirements, at the lowest total evaluated cost or best value. In addition, the position is responsible for administering the order requirements by coordinating document submittals, resolving discrepancies, and assuring timely completion.

Essential functions of the position:

• Develop and maintain qualified sources of supply through constant search, appraisal, and negotiation with potential vendors
• Employ effective purchasing techniques with emphasis on negotiation and competitive source development.
• Meet goals established for any cost reduction program.
• Participate in preparation of current and accurate lead time status for use by the company. Maintain effective communication with all interfacing departments.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business related major or equivalent specialized training, knowledge and experience.
• Five (5) years of purchasing related experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment with knowledge of commercial markets, materials management concepts and business law.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong computer skills required. Must have working knowledge of ERP system and Microsoft applications.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing techniques. Must possess general business acumen and have specific knowledge in economics, accounting, negotiating, value analysis, price-cost analysis and contract law.
• Must be capable of conducting oneself in a business-like manner when interfacing with suppliers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive customer service attitude.
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task and support multiple priorities/multiple deliverables.

US Citizenship required at time of hire.

Precision Custom Components, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

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

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

Available Shifts:

• Two openings on 1st Shift
  • 7:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday through Thursday & Friday 7:00 AM-12:00 PM
• 2nd Shift
  • 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM - Monday -Thursday (12 hour shifts)

Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $38.00

Description

Granite State Manufacturing (GSM), an ITAR Registered strategic small business partner for complex manufacturing, is a leading provider of integrated manufacturing solutions with over 85 years of experience. We are based out of Manchester, NH.

GSM is a leading manufacturing company that develops, manufactures, and tests a wide range of aerospace, maritime, and defense equipment. We are committed to providing our customers with top-quality products and services in order to drive continuous improvement and growth.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Granite State Manufacturing is seeking CNC Machinists for our Manchester, NH location. This position will be responsible for the operation of large Doosan CNC VTL machines to make large parts with complex features and tight tolerances in support of our Aerospace, Maritime, & Defense customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read blueprints, specifications, and work instructions to set up machines, measure parts, load materials, clean tools, etc. to produce finished products according to specifications.
• Prepare parts by using measuring devices such as swinge gages, dial bores, micrometers, calipers, or dial calipers to determine dimensions of parts.
• Feed raw materials or components into machine tools by using overhead cranes.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes' dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials.
• Calculates and sets control to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Mentors and teaches employees with lesser capabilities at any point in production.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.
• Operate CNC Machining Tools (lathes, mills etc.) to cut materials according to schedule.
• Service tools by changing tool bits, tool holder inserts, cutters, etc.
• Load material into machine tools by using hoppers, racks, racks on the machine tool or using lathes on the machine tool itself.

Requirements

• Must be able to read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Must be able to operate CNC machines and machining tools.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work within limits of time schedule.
• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to follow all safety rules and requirements.
• Able to use height gages, calipers, micrometers, gage pins, thread gages, and optical comparators.
• Observes and listens to operating equipment to diagnose cutting efficiency or malfunctions.
• Knowledge of mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry preferred.
• Expertise in work holding devices. Design and build as needed, including cause and effects.
• Expertise in deburring and finishing techniques.
• Expert knowledge of tapping, threading, and thread forms.
• Experienced knowledge of materials, including cutting speed and feeds.
• Able to plan and execute the sequence of events from start to finish to produce a part.

Benefits

Granite State Manufacturing offers a comprehensive benefits package to all GSM employees.

• Health & Wellness Programs
• Health Insurances (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic & Optional Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Workers Compensation
• ...and much more.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its programs, activities or employment.

SEARCH / RECRUITING AGENCIES

Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies unless GSM requests such resumes, and the search/recruiting agency is on GSM's approved list of such agencies. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to GSM by search/recruiting agencies shall become the property of GSM and if the candidate is subsequently hired by GSM, GSM shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.

Description

Weld Supervisor

Manufacturing

Locations:

• One Opening in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
• One Opening in Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Weld Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Welding department, including Senior Class A, Class A, Class B, and Class C welders. This role ensures the team meets production, quality, and safety standards while optimizing throughput and machine utilization. The Supervisor plays a critical role in scheduling, training, process compliance, and maintaining effective communication with both operators and leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Leadership & Supervision:

• Directly supervise Weld team members, including Senior Class A, Class A, Class B, and Class C welders.
• Assign daily work, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to work instructions and drawings.
• Conduct employee performance reviews, Weekly time approvals, and disciplinary actions in coordination with GSM Policies and Procedures.
• Provide mentorship and training to enhance skill development and cross-training across levels.
• Work to reduce and eliminate barriers and obstacles to improve overall cost and scheduling performance.
• Your leadership is expected to make it easier for employees to make quality products and make it easier for customers to do business with GSM.

Production & Operations Management:

• Oversee daily operations of Welds, ensuring throughput meets production schedules.
• Monitor and drive productivity, minimizing downtime and idle hours.
• Ensure proper setup, operation, and maintenance of Welds to maximize efficiency and extend equipment life.
• Work with NDT and other teams to resolve issues impacting production flow.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure all work complies with AS9100, ISO 9001, NAVSEA, and customer requirements.
• Partner with Quality Inspectors to address nonconformances, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Promote a culture of quality and accountability across the Weld.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement Lean practices to improve workflow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
• Monitor process performance and lead root cause/corrective action initiatives for recurring issues.
• Recommend tooling, fixturing, and process improvements to enhance productivity and quality.

Safety & Communication:

• Champion a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all OSHA and GSM safety standards.
• Maintain effective communication with machinists, operations leadership, and other departments.
• Provide clear status updates on jobs, machine availability, and resource requirements.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and staff, collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 5+ years of welding experience, including setup and operation of Welds.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a welding environment required.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, tooling, G-code, and blueprint reading.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, and defense/aerospace quality standards.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., M1) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop machinists across skill levels.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Floating holidays
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) company matching
• Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Competitive health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program

EEO STATEMENT

Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is an equal opportunity employer. GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment.

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

CNC Lathe Set Up Operator/ Department Lead

Set up and/or operate CNC Lathes or Turning Centers to produce parts which meet customer specifications while completing these setups within the allotted time. Manufacture parts which consistently meet customer expectations while achieving established standards or cycle times for these parts. These responsibilities will be achieved by:

• Setting Up CNC Lathes, including those having Live Tooling and Sub Spindles, using machining programs, customer prints, tool sheets, inspection measurement sheets, and other provided information
• Working with Quality, have 1st pieces approved and ensure the process consistently meets customer specifications and expected production rates
• Training other Lathe Operators to strengthen their skills and knowledge
• As directed, manufacturing production parts to fulfill customer Orders
• Being the 'Go To' resource for other Lathe Department Operators to troubleshoot and resolve process or mechanical issues
• Following all safety policies and procedures
• Keeping work areas clean and orderly and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards.
• Understanding and following all policies and procedures within the company's AS9100 Rev D certified Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience setting up and operating CNC Lathes or Turning centers.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand complex blueprints and drawings.
• Demonstrated ability in using various Inspection instruments, gages and pins to ensure that parts produced meet customer specifications
• A commitment to producing quality parts and taking personal pride in individual work.
• Dependable, reliable and on time
• Self-motivated to achieve daily work standards for quality and productivity.
• Is a personal example of leadership and hard work on the floor.
• Works well with others to accomplish challenging team objectives
• Treats all others with Dignity and Respect
• Values Honesty and Integrity in all things

Description

CNC Milling Set Up Operator

Set up and/or operate CNC Milling Machines to produce parts which meet customer specifications while completing these setups within the allotted time. Manufacture parts which consistently meet customer expectations while achieving established cycle times for these parts. These responsibilities will be achieved by:

• Setting Up CNC Mills using machining programs, customer prints, tool sheets, inspection measurement sheets, Operating sheets and other provided information
• Working closely with Engineering to set up jobs they have prepared
• Working with Quality, have 1st pieces approved and then ensure the process consistently meets customer specifications and expected production rates
• Training other Milling Operators to strengthen their skills and knowledge
• As directed, manufacturing production parts to fulfill customer Orders
• Understanding and interpreting G Code and/or MasterCam programming language and make appropriate edits to the program
• Monitoring tool life and make offsets and/or change tools per the Tool Change sheet or as necessary
• Assisting other Operators in troubleshooting and resolving process or mechanical issues
• Following all safety policies and procedures
• Keeping work areas clean and orderly and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards.
• Understanding and following all policies and procedures within the company's AS9100 Rev D certified Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in setting up and operating CNC Milling machines.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand complex blueprints and drawings.
• Demonstrated ability in using various Inspection instruments, gages and pins to ensure that parts produced meet customer specifications
• A commitment to producing quality parts and taking personal pride in individual work.
• Dependable, reliable and on time
• Self-motivated to achieve daily work standards for quality and productivity.
• Is a personal example of leadership and hard work on the floor.
• Works well with others to accomplish challenging team objectives
• Treats all others with Dignity and Respect
• Values Honesty and Integrity in all things

October 2025

Description

CNC Machine Operator

SSI Manufacturing — In Partnership with Orion Talent

Overview

A CNC Machine Operator at SSI Manufacturing sets up and runs computer numerical control (CNC) equipment to produce precision components that meet specification, quality, and on-time delivery goals. Work includes loading raw material, inputting or verifying program instructions, monitoring cycles, making offsets/adjustments, and inspecting parts. Operators read blueprints, perform light maintenance, and maintain accurate production/quality logs.

Core Responsibilities

• Machine setup — Load material, install and adjust tools/workholding, set zeros, verify calibration, and perform test cuts prior to production.
• Operation & monitoring — Run CNC machines safely; monitor cycle performance; make tool/work offsets, feeds/speeds tweaks, and minor edits as needed to hold spec.
• Quality control - Read blueprints/GD&T; perform in-process and final inspection using micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gauges; record results.
• Programming/input — Load programs, verify revisions, and translate drawings into production dimensions at the control; validate with first-article checks.
• Maintenance & safety – Daily care of machines and work area (coolant, chip management, tool changes, housekeeping) and adherence to company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Record keeping & communication — Maintain production and quality logs; communicate status, issues, and completions to leads, engineering, and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years operating CNC mills and/or lathes (setups, tool changes, offsets).
• Blueprints & GD&T: Able to interpret drawings, tolerances, and datums to execute work correctly.
• Inspection proficiency: Accurate use of micrometers, calipers, indicators, pins/gages; documentation of results.
• Technical aptitude: Comfortable with CNC controls, basic program verification, tooling selection, and light PM.
• Math & computer: Solid shop math (fractions/decimals, geometry/trig basics); CAD/CAM familiarity is a plus.
• Team & reliability: Dependable, safety-minded, collaborative, and consistent in meeting production standards.

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

• Minor control-side program edits; basic CAM familiarity.
• Experience across multiple materials (aluminum, stainless, alloys) and high-mix/short-run work.
• Exposure to SPC or formal quality systems (ISO/AS).

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, reaching, and handling parts/tools throughout the shift; lifting typical shop loads as required.
• Use of required PPE; adherence to safety and housekeeping standards.

Shift & Compensation (Fill-In)

• Shift(s): 1st 6:00am-2:30pm & 2nd 2:30pm – 11:00pm • Shift Differential: 10%
• Base Pay Range: $22.00 - $28.00p/h (Flexible upon experience)
• Site/Location: Bristol, CT

How to Apply / Contact

Submit your resume through Orion Talent on behalf of SSI Manufacturing. For questions or status updates, please contact your Orion Recruiter: Eric Hazelwood.

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

Work Locations:

• Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
• Manchester, New Hampshire, United States · Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

• Sets up and operates Horizontal Milling centers with HeidenHain controls to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the position's essential functions and responsibilities. Trains other employees on the setup and operation of machines as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures and marks reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials.
• Calculates and sets HeidenHain control to regulate machining factors such as speeds, feeds, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or controls media as required.
• Works with engineering to analyze challenges and helps engineering to develop the best solutions to those challenges.
• Mentors and teaches employees with lesser capabilities at any point in production.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to balance castings and weldments to best material condition while holding parts in a free state to prevent warpage post machining.
• Proficient in G code programming and Heidenhain programming, tooling, and fixturing.
• Self-sufficient in all areas of machining and production.
• Able to machine large complex parts.
• Able to use height gages, calipers, micrometers, gage pins, thread gages, and optical comparators.
• Has troubleshooting skills.
• Expertise in reading and interpretation of blueprints and specifications.
• Observes and listens to operating equipment to diagnose cutting efficiency or malfunctions.
• Knowledge of mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry preferred.
• Expertise in work holding devices. Design and build as needed, including cause and effects.
• Expertise in deburring and finishing techniques.
• Expert knowledge of tapping, threading, and thread forms.
• Experienced knowledge of materials, including cutting speed and feeds.
• Able to plan and execute the sequence of events from start to finish to produce a part.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment.

Benefits

• Granite State Manufacturing offers a comprehensive benefits package to all GSM employees.
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Health Insurances (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic & Optional Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Workers Compensation

...and much more.

Description

Work Locations:

• Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
• Manchester, New Hampshire, United States · Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

• Sets up and operates Horizontal Milling centers with HeidenHain controls to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the position's essential functions and responsibilities. Trains other employees on the setup and operation of machines as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures and marks reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials.
• Calculates and sets HeidenHain control to regulate machining factors such as speeds, feeds, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or controls media as required.
• Works with engineering to analyze challenges and helps engineering to develop the best solutions to those challenges.
• Mentors and teaches employees with lesser capabilities at any point in production.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to balance castings and weldments to best material condition while holding parts in a free state to prevent warpage post machining.
• Proficient in G code programming and Heidenhain programming, tooling, and fixturing.
• Self-sufficient in all areas of machining and production.
• Able to machine large complex parts.
• Able to use height gages, calipers, micrometers, gage pins, thread gages, and optical comparators.
• Has troubleshooting skills.
• Expertise in reading and interpretation of blueprints and specifications.
• Observes and listens to operating equipment to diagnose cutting efficiency or malfunctions.
• Knowledge of mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry preferred.
• Expertise in work holding devices. Design and build as needed, including cause and effects.
• Expertise in deburring and finishing techniques.
• Expert knowledge of tapping, threading, and thread forms.
• Experienced knowledge of materials, including cutting speed and feeds.
• Able to plan and execute the sequence of events from start to finish to produce a part.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment.

Benefits

• Granite State Manufacturing offers a comprehensive benefits package to all GSM employees.
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Health Insurances (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic & Optional Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Workers Compensation

...and much more.

Description

Lathe Cell Supervisor

Manufacturing · Manchester, New Hampshire, United States / Nashua, New Hampshire, United States · Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lathe Cell Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the lathe machining cell, including Senior Class A, Class A, Class B, and Class C machinists. This role ensures the team meets production, quality, and safety standards while optimizing throughput and machine utilization. The Supervisor plays a critical role in scheduling, training, process compliance, and maintaining effective communication with both operators and leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Leadership & Supervision:

• Directly supervise lathe cell team members, including Senior Class A, Class A, Class B, and Class C machinists.
• Assign daily work, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to work instructions and drawings.
• Conduct employee performance reviews, Weekly time approvals, and disciplinary actions in coordination with GSM Policies and Procedures.
• Provide mentorship and training to enhance skill development and cross-training across levels.
• Work to reduce and eliminate barriers and obstacles to improve overall cost and scheduling performance.
• Your leadership is expected to make it easier for employees to make quality products and make it easier for customers to do business with GSM.

Production & Operations Management:

• Oversee daily operations of CNC lathes, ensuring throughput meets production schedules.
• Monitor and drive productivity, minimizing downtime and idle hours.
• Ensure proper setup, operation, and maintenance of lathes to maximize efficiency and extend equipment life.
• Work with programming and planning teams to resolve issues impacting production flow.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure all work complies with AS9100, ISO 9001, NAVSEA, and customer requirements.
• Partner with Quality Inspectors to address nonconformances, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Promote a culture of quality and accountability across the lathe cell.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement Lean practices to improve workflow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
• Monitor process performance and lead root cause/corrective action initiatives for recurring issues.
• Recommend tooling, fixturing, and process improvements to enhance productivity and quality.

Safety & Communication:

• Champion a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all OSHA and GSM safety standards.
• Maintain effective communication with machinists, operations leadership, and other departments.
• Provide clear status updates on jobs, machine availability, and resource requirements.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and staff, collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience, including setup and operation of CNC lathes.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a machining environment required.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, G-code, and blueprint reading.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, and defense/aerospace quality standards.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., M1) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop machinists across skill levels.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Floating holidays
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company matching
• Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Competitive health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program

Description

Description

Job Title: Beveler

Reports to: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Exempt Non-Exempt

Location: Florence Hamilton Wheeler Gratiot Republic Ladson Goose Creek Yonges Island

Job Summary:

• ESSE Perform all kinds of beveling, welding, layout, and cutting using gas, sector track torches, hand grinders and electric cutting / welding equipment.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to read blueprints and understand GD&T.
• Minimum of three years of welding or relevant experience preferred.
• Must have attention and care to prevent injury to others when performing work.
• Must pass math test.
• Ability to work in a team environment successfully.
• Must perform tasks safely as instructed orally and in written format.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Must have knowledge of the metric system.
• Ability to maneuver up to 200 lbs. independently.
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Must be able to pass forklift training and maintain current company forklift license.
• Ability to read measuring tapes and calipers.

Competencies:

• Upholds Safety & Quality Standards
• Embodies Esprit de Corps
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Conveys Integrity, Trust & Professionalism
• Executes with Excellence & Velocity

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job.
• Plans details of working Procedure and tools and material requirements.
• Bevels parts by cutting and grinding various metals. Repairs parts by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded.
• Builds up worn or defective surfaces.
• Layout per customer drawings.
• Uses burning equipment to cut material to size and shape.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• All other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements:

• NA

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles - eye protection is required, and fumes, machine vibration, and noisy conditions, high temperatures, and occasional to a restricted space work area. All Keel locations are tobacco free where appropriate.

Relevance and Importance to Quality Objectives:

Keel is committed to continually improve effectiveness and awareness; this is communicated to all team members to ensure everyone is aware of:

• the quality policy
• relevant quality objectives
• their contribution to the effectiveness of the quality management system, including the benefits of improved importance
• the implications of not conforming with the quality management system requirements
• relevant quality management system documented information and changes thereto
• their contribution to product or service conformity
• their contribution to product safety
• the importance of ethical behavior

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Keel provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, status as a protected veteran or spouse thereof, height, weight, marital or familial status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, Keel complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Keel has facilities.

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Keel will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, recruitment advertising, hiring, job assignment, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, or rates of pay, benefits, and selection for training. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by Keel where appropriate.

Management retains the right to add to, or change, the responsibilities and/or duties of this position at any time including the elimination of this position. The team member understands that his/her job description is for operational purposes and is not intended to be an employment contract. The employment relationship remains "at-will."

Description

Marine Electrician II

Location: Norfolk, VA 23502

Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Description:

Company Overview:

Continental Tide Defense Systems Inc. (Continental Tide) is headquartered in Reading, PA with additional locations in Philadelphia; San Diego, CA; Bremerton, WA and Norfolk, VA. We specialize in providing engineering and industrial services to the US Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Department of Defense Organizations. At Continental Tide, we understand that a great company culture is one where employees know their voice is heard, no matter what their title is, and letting them grow in their role as the company does. We want to provide our employees with the opportunity to learn, be challenged and be in a position where they can succeed, develop new skills, and do things they wouldn't have the opportunity to do elsewhere. Our fast-paced and challenging environment, employees here at Continental Tide can catapult themselves to the top and we're looking for "the best at what they do" to join our team and help us grow in new ways. Strong attention to detail is essential as you will be fully engaged from the first day. We are always looking for top-talent and we look forward to new-thinkers and team-players joining our company! We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match.

Continental Tide is searching for skilled Marine Electricians II for our Fleet Services in Norfolk, VA. The successful candidate will join our Fleet Services Group performing various ship repairs, modernization and Alteration Installation Team (AIT) projects.

Essential duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Inspecting, repairing, installing, modifying, and maintaining electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment.
• Setting up, checking, and correcting operational and experimental electrical machinery, circuitry, and equipment while adhering to pre-established guidelines and engineering specifications.
• Performing component and/or system troubleshooting to diagnose the problem and provide most cost-effective recommendation for completing repairs.
• Perform and/or verify mechanical alignments.
• Perform on-site field service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs and system configuration validation.
• Inspects and tests electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices.
• Assemble multi-pin connectors and fiber optic connections.
• Utilize standard concepts, practices, and procedures in industry and NAVSEA Standard items
• Repair and replace cables and connectors.
• Participating in the installation, maintenance of Combat Systems, PLCs, AC and DC generators, switchboards, distribution panels, lighting and alarm circuits.

Experience and Skills:

Requirements include:

• Will read, interpret, and understand simple schematics and blueprints.
• Repair and replace cables and connectors.
• Work involves participating in the installation and maintenance of AC and DC generators, switchboards, distribution panels, lighting, and alarm circuits.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install electronic and electronic equipment and cables.
• Applicant must be familiar with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation.
• Must have or have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance and must be able to obtain DBIDS and be able to access local shipyards and US Navy bases.
• Must possess basic hand tools.
• Candidate must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit, bend, stretch, reach, squat and twist
• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
• May require wearing a respirator.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

Preferred qualifications:

• Must be Cableway Certified*
• Certified in "Multi-pin" Connectors IAW MIL-STD-20035A (SA)*
• Certified in Fiber Optic: CFOS/O, CFOS/C, CFOS/S, CFOS/T, CFOS/FC*
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), fiber optics and integrated network system experience are preferred*
• Minimum of 7 years' experience as a marine electrician with 3 or more years of previous supervisory responsibilities
• Experience with maintaining budgets and material Responsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical and electro-mechanical systems of ferries, dredges, and military vessels

• Must be familiar with NAVSEA Standard Item requirements
• Currently certified to accomplish wire way inspections in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items
• Microsoft Office knowledge is a plus
• Identify and make recommendation to shop superintendent regarding problem areas in contract work items
• Overhaul A.C. & D.C systems. Power generation, distribution and users
• Laying out of wire ways
• Pulling and splicing wires
• Circuit Labeling
• Installation and hook up of lighting fixtures
• Circuit testing and troubleshooting
• Writing simple purchase requisitions for purchase department
• Instructing helpers, apprentices, or less skillful electricians.
• Take and record motor and generator thrust, clearance, and alignment measures
• Ability to identify materials and parts required for job performance
• Selection of substitute electrical components
• Ability to foresee problems, write reports and give suggestions for solving those issues

Additional Information:

Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)

Years of Experience: More than 5 Years

Salary: 22.28 to 32.64

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Description

Shipfitter

Description

Welder II

Description

Marine Electrician I

Location: Norfolk, VA 23450

Job Description:

Company Overview:

Continental Tide Defense Systems Inc. (Continental Tide) is headquartered in Reading, PA with additional locations in Philadelphia; San Diego, CA; Bremerton, WA and Norfolk, VA. We specialize in providing engineering and industrial services to the US Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Department of Defense Organizations. At Continental Tide, we understand that a great company culture is one where employees know their voice is heard, no matter what their title is, and letting them grow in their role as the company does. We want to provide our employees with the opportunity to learn, be challenged and be in a position where they can succeed, develop new skills, and do things they wouldn't have the opportunity to do elsewhere. Our fast-paced and challenging environment, employees here at Continental Tide can catapult themselves to the top and we're looking for 'the best at what they do' to join our team and help us grow in new ways.

Marine Electrician I

Continental Tide has an need for a Marine Electrician I who will be a key support to our Fleet Services Group. The location of this position is in Norfolk, VA. The Marine Electrician will be responsible for supporting shipboard operations by leveraging practical shipboard experience with HM&E systems and equipment.

Essential duties & responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Practical shipboard experience with HM&E systems and equipment.
• Inspecting, repairing, installing, modifying, and maintaining electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with shipboard electronic and electrical system and equipment.
• Setting up, checking, and correcting operational and experimental electrical machinery, circuitry, and equipment while adhering to pre-established guidelines and engineering specifications.
• Interpret electrical schematics and installation drawings.
• Perform on-site field service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs and system configuration validation.
• Perform and/or verify mechanical alignments.
• Technical expertise with power generation and transmission equipment, and motorized valve actuators.
• Assembles multi-pin connectors and fiber optic connections.

Experience and Skills:

• Must possess a high school, trade, or vocational school degree.
• 1-3 years of direct experience in ship repair and installation of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret ship installation drawings, installation specifications and NAVSEA Standard Items is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with shipboard electronic and electrical systems and equipment.
• Technical expertise with power generation and transmission equipment, as well as motorized valve actuators, is essential
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and installation drawings.
• Experience with NAVSEA cableway and connectorization practices.
• Technical expertise with power generation and transmission equipment, and motorized valve actuators.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), fiber optics, and integrated network systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certification in relevant areas is a plus.

Security Requirements:

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance to access military facilities, naval shipyards, private shipyards, and Naval installations.
• Due to export control regulations, this role is open to U.S. citizens only.

Travel Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to open-air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
• Required to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
• Must wear various types of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hearing, eye, head, and hand protection, as required.
• Site visits may involve standing on a variety of surfaces and angles, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge or boat structural components.
• Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
• Must possess sufficient visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and night vision to inspect marine components and systems, identify defects or irregularities, and safely operate tools and equipment.
• May work in confined spaces with limited ventilation.
• Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing.
• May be required to operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to exchange and comprehend information.
• Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions, including high heat and extreme cold.
• Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs. or more, depending on the task requirements.

Additional Information:

Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)

Years of Experience: At least 3 Years

Salary: 19.23 to 29.88

Level of Education: High School/GED

Starting Date: ASAP

FLSA Status*: Non Exempt

Description

Marine Electrician III

Location: Norfolk, VA 23502

Description

Description

JOB TITLE: NDT Ultrasonic Inspector, Level II

• NDT inspector level II will perform VT, UT, MT and PT inspections on surface ship and submarine structure. Required to perform miscellaneous tasks, as assigned by his or her supervisor.
  

• High school graduate, or GED

• Performs physical inspections of completed welds and materials onboard surface ships and submarines
• Work to approved company inspection procedures
• Assist with Reviews and writing procedures/standards for VT MT PT, and UT processes
• Provide on the job training for trainees and LI/LII inspectors
• Administer examinations to NDT personnel when designated by a LIII NDT Examiner
• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards
• Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities
• Follow all company rules and policies
• Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the giventask
• Follow all safety rules and quality standards
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Report any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor
• Perform other inspection/Quality Assurance/Planning duties asdeemed necessary in support of the projects being worked

• At a minimum qualified level II inspector for VT and UT Shear WaveIAW NAVSEA requirements in Tech pub 271. Will consider 300+work time experience hours with UT shear wave initial training certificate as equivalent.
• Experience with SMAW, GTAW and GMAW welding highly preferred
• Have knowledge of welding joint design and joint fit up requirements
• Ability to follow instructions given both verbally and in written form
• Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities and havea dependable work ethic
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral,diagram or schedule form including but not limited to safety rules,operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals andprocedure manuals
• Familiarity with the metric system
• Ability to stand continuously for long periods of time
• Willing to work 40+ hours a week
• Pass substance abuse testing

• Regularly required to walk; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl at various heights and in confined spaces
• Occasionally required to sit required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle
• Regularly required to safely lift and/or move up to 50 pound
• Required use of vision to see up close, distance, and peripherally, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus in low light conditions
• May be required to wear a respirator to safely perform assigned tasks.

• Must be able to carry out simple to complex instructions in a safe and efficient manner.
  

Description

JOB TITLE: Blaster

• Responsible for blasting any surface to the correct degree of surface preparation.
• Perform repairs to hoses, lines and isolated equipment.
• Must be capable of working in dark spaces with other blasters in close proximity.

• Perform very physical duties under leadership of Blast Foreman.
• Blast surface to standard specified without leaving faulty areas.
• Assist in setting up for the job; assist in training of other workers as necessary; complete work with little or no supervision
• Must be knowledgeable of OSHA requirements relative to the ship building industry
• Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations
• Accurately operate, clean, and maintain all equipment
• Must be able to follow directions
• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing or orally
• Lead small work groups on job as assigned
• Efficiently and correctly interpret and work from owner supplied drawings, job specifications, instruction manuals, manufacturer’s handbooks, change orders, and contract specifications.
• May be required to use water blaster at different times
• May be required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the Blast Foreman or Superintendent
  

Required Education:

• Must be capable of taking verbal direction.
• Ability to read and write with understanding.

• Formal or informal on the job training and 2 years experience in the Marine Industry.

• Must be very productive while blasting interior or exterior surfaces. Maintain safety at all times. Must be able to read and interpret documents as necessary, such as operating and maintenance manuals, safety rules and regulations, procedure manuals, etc.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and productively with other employees and shipyard personnel.
• Must take direction and carry out the specified work scope.

• Regularly required to walk; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl at various heights and in confined spaces
• Occasionally required to sit; required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle
• Regularly required to safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Required use of vision to see up close, distance, and peripherally, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus in low light conditions
• May be required to wear a respirator to safely perform assigned tasks.

• Must be able to carry out simple to complex oral, written, or diagramed instructions safely and efficiently. Must be able to solve simple problems inside tank while blasting.
• Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Blast Pot/Hopper, after cooler, dehumidifiers, dust collectors, vacuums, forklifts, electrical disconnects and transformers, compressors.

• Help with new blasters.

• Typical work environment is dusty, noisy, and confined.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, fumes, ambient weather conditions, and hazardous machinery is characteristic as well.
• Often works on scaffolds and ladders.
• To avoid injury, safety clothing required along with safety devices to protect eyes, head, or hearing.
• Travel, prolonged periods of overtime and varying shifts are required in the performance of this job.

Description

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

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN III

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Technician III is a senior-level role responsible for ensuring that machined parts and assemblies meet internal standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry/ISO requirements. This position serves as a subject matter expert on quality inspection processes, advanced measurement tools, and root cause analysis. The QA Tech III mentors junior inspectors, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and partners with engineering and production teams to maintain the highest standards of product quality and compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs advanced dimensional inspections of machined components using precision measuring equipment (CMM, optical comparators, height gauges, micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Interprets complex engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Conducts First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 or customer-specific requirements.
• Develops, reviews, and maintains inspection plans, control plans, and quality documentation.
• Supports PPAP submissions and customer qualification processes.
• Leads root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for nonconforming product.
• Assists in the calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
• Mentors and trains junior QA technicians and production personnel on quality processes and standards.
• Participates in internal and external audits (ISO 9001, AS9100, customer audits).
• Collaborates with engineering and production teams to drive process improvements and prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Ensures compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Minimum 5-7 years of quality assurance experience in a precision machining/manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and metrology.
• Proficient in the use of CMMs.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems.
• Solid understanding of statistical process control (SPC), PPAP, and root cause/corrective action methods.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP systems, and quality software tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or technical certification in Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 7+ years of quality assurance experience in a precision machining/manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in the use of PC-DMIS, Zeiss Calypso, or similar software.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Read English.
• Communicate effectively with employees.
• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.

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.

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

Description

Experienced Steel Fitter

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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.

Description

Join Our Team at Precision Custom Components, LLC (PCC)!

Are you a motivated leader looking to contribute to a customer-focused manufacturing environment? Based in York, PA, PCC is a long-established manufacturer serving the Commercial Nuclear Industry, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, NASA, Naval shipyards, and other industrial/government clients.

Learn more: www.pcc-york.com

Now Hiring: 2nd Shift Fabrication Supervisor

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM – 11:55 PM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000–$77,000/year

Work Location: In-person

Responsibilities Include:

· Lead and direct hourly union personnel in fabrication operations

· Assign work, train employees, and monitor quality and productivity

· Ensure safety compliance and resolve safety concerns

· Maintain accurate records, enforce work rules, and support morale

· Coordinate workflow across departments to ensure efficient production

· Recommend improvements in manufacturing methods and processes

· Communicate effectively with engineering, other shifts, and leadership

Qualifications:

Education: High school/trade school diploma required; apprenticeship or post-secondary education preferred

Experience:

5+ years in manufacturing/fabrication

3+ years in supervisory/management

3+  years with Microsoft Office

2+ years with ERP systems

Basic welding (preferred)

Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, blueprint reading, and workstations setup

Strong leadership, communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills

Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to supervise in a union environment

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Description

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Desired Education and Experience: Associate’s degree or vocational training in machining, manufacturing technology, or related field preferred. 2-5 years of CNC machining experience with both lathe and mill operations. Strong background in precision measurement and quality control processes. Prior experience with CNC troubleshooting and process improvement preferred.

• Responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining CNC machines to produce precision castings according to specifications. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to quality and safety. This position requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions to ensure parts are produced to exact specifications. The operator will work with both CNC lathes and mills, ensuring efficient production, accurate measurements, and adherence to company and industry standards.

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills to machine aluminum castings.
• Perform machine adjustments, offsets, and tool changes as needed.
• Use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges) to verify dimensions.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of machines and work areas.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make adjustments to maintain efficiency.
• Document production data, quality checks, and machine logs.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.

• Technical Expertise
• Blueprint reading
• Precision and Accuracy
• Problem-Solving
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Quality Focus
• Safety Awareness
• Time Management
• Teamwork & Communication
• Continuous Improvement

• None

• Work is performed in a manufacturing/machine shop setting with exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, metal shavings and cutting fluids. 
• The temperature may vary depending on season and shop ventilation. 
• PPE such as safety glasses, hearing protection and steel toed shoes is required. 
• The work pace is steady and may include repetitive tasks and close attention to detail.
• Employees must remain alert and safety conscious at all times due to the nature of operating heavy and automated equipment. Occasional overtime or shift flexibility may be required to meet production demands.

• Ability to stand, walk and move about the shop floor for extended periods (up to 10-12 hours per shift).
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and handling of parts and tools.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and castings weighing up to 50 lbs regularly: assistance with heavier loads available.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity required for handling precision tools and small components.
• Visual acuity to read blueprints and precision measuring instruments.
• Hearing ability sufficient to detect machine sounds, alarms, or changes in equipment operation.
• Tolerance to working in a machine shop environment with moderate noise levels, coolants, and exposure to metal shavings.

• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of shop math (addition, subtraction, geometry, decimals).

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.

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