R&D Machinist

R&D MachinistWe make an extraordinary product. Some might say it defies gravity! As our R&D Machinist, you'll work closely with the product development engineers to machine parts for prototype units and develop the next great Seakeeper product. You'll have an immediate impact to our product development efforts by:Producing machined parts by programming, setting up and operating a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine while maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records and maintaining equipment and suppliesCollaborating within a team of product engineers with mechanical, electrical and software specialties to continue innovating Seakeeper's core technologies to deliver new products with challenging expectations in a timely mannerAdvising on possible alternative solutions to achieve product goalsPlanning machining by studying blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) including using qualified measuring equipment required to maintain correct dimensionsProgramming mills and lathes by entering instructions, setting tool registers, offsets, compensation and conditional switches, calculating requirements and proving part programsVerifying settings by measuring positions, first-run parts and sample workpieces while adhering to international standardsMaintaining specifications by observing drilling, grooving and cutting including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operationsTaking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, adjusting and reprogramming controls, sharpening and replacing worn tools and adhering to quality assurance procedures and processesFollowing standard operating procedures and staying within job safety parametersMaintaining equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairsDo 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-HAVESHigh school diploma or equivalent7+ years of experience setting up, programming and running CNC machine with 5-axis milling control and multiple turn lathe and mill CNC controls in a manufacturing environmentExperience with controls, instrumentation and toolingSkilled in basic math, geometry and trigonometryProficient at both reading and notating machine drawings provided by mechanical engineering staffFerocious attention to detail and exceptionally organized with minimal errorsPossess quality focus, sound judgment and decision-making skillsFlexible and agile with the ability to pivot quickly to changing circumstances and business demandsTeam player and highly motivated to make a differenceChange maker with a bias for positive actionMaintain a clean and safe working environment at all timesAbility to lift up to 50 pounds frequentlyNICE-TO-HAVESTechnical school training in CNC machine programmingWillingness to work overtime as neededManual grinding experienceMORE DETAILS YOU'LL WANT TO KNOWYou'll be based in our Leesport, PA facility full-timeYou will work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.On-the-job training will be provided (we will help you become the Seakeeper expert!)You'll report to the EST Manager, also based in LeesportThis is a manual labor position, working in a manufacturing environmentOUR TEAMOur EST (engineering support team) group is nestled within our Gyro Product Engineering department. It is a small, but mighty team that covers a lot of ground supporting all existing and future gyro products. It is a flat team, managing projects through an Agile workflow that allows maximum exposure to a variety of projects and systems within the group. The team is comprised of engineers with varying backgrounds and specialties including hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, systems, controls and more with a heavy emphasis on collaboration.WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HEREIt'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 ARE71% 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 gyro stabilization 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.