Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.
Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.
That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.
We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.
Your Mission:
Performs basic beveling, grinding, and material preparation tasks under close supervision while learning shop processes, safety standards, and equipment operation.
Explore the Depth of the Role:
- Assist with beveling operations using hand grinders and basic tools
- Clean and prepare materials for cutting and welding
- Support layout work under supervision
- Maintain clean and organized work area
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies
- Assist in equipment setup and material handling
- Complete assigned tasks with guidance from senior team members
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Mission Readiness:
- High school diploma or GED
- 0–2 years of manufacturing, welding, or related experience preferred
- Basic ability to read measuring tools (tape measures, calipers)
- Familiar with blueprint readings
- Willingness to learn GD&T concepts
- Basic math skills
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to work safely in a team environment
Travel Requirements:
- Between facilities as needed
Physical Requirements:
- May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
- May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.
Become a part of our Builders and you too can...
- Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
- Embody Team Spirit
- Relentless Customer Focus
- Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
- Execute with Excellence and Velocity
What Keel will build for you:
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) Match
- HSA/FSA
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Shift Differentials
- Overtime Potential
- Paid on the Job Training
- Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
- Committed to Individual Career Growth
- We Do Fun Things, Plus More!
Need Assistance?
If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
What we build, builds us.
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