Next Gen / Early Career Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $20-$25/hourly

Do You Want to Just Earn a Wage Or Build True Equity

Next Gen / Early Career Machinist

We are a 100% employee-owned engineering and manufacturing company providing precision manufacturing of SUBSAFE defense articles.

SUBSAFE is the Navys premier quality assurance program, born from a commitment to ensure that every submarineand the crew within itreturn safely from the depths.

Beyond The Paycheck

Build Real Wealth Early: Time is on your side. The earlier you start, the more your stock stacks up in the backgroundgiving you real freedom to live on your own terms later in life.

Zero-Cost Ownership: You don't buy stock out of your paycheck; we allocate shares to you at zero cost as you help us grow.

Mentorship, Not Competition: We are all co-owners. Our experienced machinists are invested in coaching you, teaching you the trade, and helping you succeed from day one.

Built-In Progression: We have a transparent track to level up your craftmaster defined skills, hit the benchmarks, and trigger direct wage increases without the guessing games.

One Company. One Shared Mission: Howell Laboratories, Inc and its divisions, ODAT Machine, GDL Powder Coating and Howell CleanTech run as one unified teamworking together to push the business forward and build real, shared wealth for every employee-owner.

The Shop Floor

• Climate-Controlled Shop
• Smaller Shop with greater responsibility and impact.
• We are Clean Shop
• We Know Each Other. Youll know everyones name by the first week.
• No Shuttle Service: From your driver's seat to the shop floor takes about 12 seconds.
• Led by Machinists. Your supervisors are working machinists on the shop floor with you.
• Never the same day twice. Constantly changing setups means your skills grow faster every single week.
• Overtime Available. Our shift schedule is 4x10s, 6AM 4PM, Monday-Thursday. Friday Half-Days are available for overtime.
• Make Things That Matter. When you make a part here, you know its heading somewhere, it actually mattersand that the sailors relying on it can trust your work completely.

Your Specs

• You are self-driven. You might be early in your career, but you have a genuine desire to build your skills.
• You have a mechanical mindset. You may spend your weekends turning wrenches, rebuilding engines, or fixing things with your hands.
• You are sharp with numbers. Youre comfortable working in decimals, fractions, and basic geometry without sweating it.
• You are a cool-headed problem solver and see a roadblock as just a puzzle to be solved.
• Freshly graduated or soon to be graduating? Whether you're holding your machining certificate or putting the finishing touches on your final semesters, we would love to meet you.

Sign On Bonus: $2000.

$1000. after 90 days of employment

$1000. after 6 months of employment

Job Location: Gorham, Maine

Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Job Type / Status: Fulltime, Non-exempt

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Operate production machines following prints and specifications. Assigned machines may include lathes, mills, and similar equipment.
• Inspect and measure your finished parts to ensure they meet the specifications, identifying any setup-related issues before they become problems.
• Apply knowledge of mathematics and use instruments to calculate dimensions and tolerances. Mechanical measuring tools include height gauges, and micrometers.
• Deburr and clean parts as needed
• Maintain precise quality documentation, taking pride in the paperwork that proves your station is running at peak performance.
• Maintain a safe and orderly production area.
• Engage in a collaborative environment, that values the exchange of skills and ideas.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to operate machines
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.