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:
The Production Controller I supports the preparation and coordination of welding work packages and materials
using ERP systems. This entry-level role assists in interpreting blueprints and specifications, ensuring proper weld and fit sequences, and maintaining accurate documentation. The role works closely with cross-functional teams to support production activities and ensure readiness for fabrication.
Explore the Depth of the Role:
· Assist in breaking down welding work packages for shop floor use
· Support the preparation and organization of work packages in alignment with weld and fit sequences
· Read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings, and specifications with guidance
· Assist in ensuring materials are available and staged prior to production
· Maintain and organize project documentation and records
· Communicate routine issues to supervisors or senior team members
· Support coordination between engineering and shop floor personnel
· Maintain weld records and assist with documentation accuracy
Requirements:Mission Readiness:
· Working knowledge of Microsoft software applications
· 0-3 years experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or related field preferred
· High school diploma or equivalent required
Travel Requirements:
· Occasional travel may be required
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 25lbs. Weights exceeding 25lbs 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
· 401K 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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