Machining Lead

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

We make an extraordinary product. Some might say it defies gravity! As our 2nd Shift Machining Lead, you’ll manage the CNC equipment that allows us to build our gravity-defying products. You’ll ensure our equipment is operating at optimal levels and our machining team is trained and meeting our tight tolerances.  You’ll make an immediate impact manufacturing operations by:

• Acting as the first point of contact for questions and troubleshooting related to the machining process (you’ll be the go-to expert for your team!)
• Training, leading, mentoring, and motivating the machining team
• Assuring manufacturing and quality control programs are followed to ensure the finished products meet our quality demands and standards
• Being the go-to, subject matter expert, for all machining questions and troubleshooting
• Oversee the operations to ensure machines are working properly and being maintained. Work with maintenance to prevent and reduce time on machines

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Do you have a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn and the ability to hustle in a fast-paced environment? Then Seakeeper is the place for you! Here are a few other things you’ll need to succeed.

MUST-HAVES

• 4+ years of CNC machining experience and machine shop mathematics
• 4+ years of experience with precision grinding
• 1+ years of experience training and mentoring team members in a machining environment
• In depth knowledge of various machining measuring and inspection tools, gauges and dial calipers
• Ability to read part drawings
• Have strong troubleshooting, team building, decision making and people management skills
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Thrive in seeing your team succeed and have the ability to bring out the best in people
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to work well with technical and non-technical people
• Self-motivated with minimal direction required for day-to-day operations
• Be obsessed with continuous improvement and not afraid to try new things
• Comfortable working in an industrial plant environment and being hands-on and frequently active on the plant floor
• Have a start-up mentality and be energized at the idea of wearing multiple hats and holistically managing processes
• Be professional, responsive, resourceful, flexible and well-organized
• Be results driven and of unquestionable integrity
• Strong command of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to do the following, with or without reasonable accommodation: 
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and products weighing up to 25 pounds regularly, 50 pounds occasionally
  • Stand or walk for extended periods (8–12-hour shifts) on concrete or other hard surfaces
  • Perform frequent repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, reaching, and gripping
  • Use hands and fingers to handle small parts, operate tools or controls, and assemble products with precision
  • Visually inspect products for defects, labels, or measurements
  • Distinguish sounds such as machinery alarms, beeps, or spoken instructions in a noisy environment
  • Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear

MORE DETAILS YOU'LL WANT TO KNOW

• You’ll be based in our Leesport, PA facility
• You’ll report to the 2nd Shift Production Supervisor, also based in Leesport, PA
• Your hours will be Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. (you will train on first shift for the first four weeks, which is Monday through Thursday from 5:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) 

YOUR TEAM

Our Machining team is nestled within our Production department. The production team currently is running three shifts to churn out as many Seakeepers as we can to change our customer’s boating experience forever!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

It’s true that we make extraordinary products, but our favorite part about Seakeeper is our people! We love the culture we have built and are aggressively protective of our team atmosphere. This is why we value your cultural fit as equally as we value your technical contributions. With a palpable passion for what we do, we work hard, move fast and are constantly pushing (or should we say crushing) boundaries. That means there is no room for jerks!

We operate with the nimbleness and growth mindset of a scrappy startup. Throughout the organization, we take ownership and accountability for our ultimate team success by openly and actively seeking out constructive feedback on how we can improve. We believe great ideas can strike at any moment, and when you have one, you’re empowered to speak up!

Fast-paced and hands-on don’t even begin to describe what you’ll experience here. That means you have the freedom to make a difference and contribute to the larger goal, regardless of your position. The only constant at Seakeeper is change, and we thrive on it!

WHO WE ARE

71% of our Earth is covered by water and we want everyone to make the most of it. That’s why we are on a mission to create products that transform the boating experience with an organization that employees want to work for, customers want to buy from, and vendors want to partner with.

Founded in 2008, we have grown from a start-up operation to the worldwide leader in marine motion control. The journey began with our gyrostabilization technology, which eliminates up to 90% of boat roll and creates a land-like experience on the water. This technology went from an unknown commodity to a must-have boating requirement in the first decade. In 2022, we added another jaw-dropping technology to our portfolio with the launch of Seakeeper Ride, a first-of-its-kind Vessel Attitude Control System which eliminates underway pitch and roll, making time on the water safer and more comfortable for everyone onboard. In summary, we are in the business of creating gravity-defying products that completely change the way people spend their time on the water…and we are just getting started!

We have long runways with both of our technologies with new addressable markets on the horizon and drive to push the boundaries of what our technologies can do. With dedicated focus to each segment, in addition to shared leadership of each vertical, we can balance the different demands of each segment while providing a consist overall vision and direction of the company.

Ready for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment? Want to help us disrupt an industry? Come on and apply, we are ready for you!

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Seakeeper is personally committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of job requirements, individual qualifications, and business need.