Jobs in Gorham Cumberland County, ME

Machinist – Level III

Arundel, ME

Position Overview

A manufacturing organization is seeking a Level III Machinist to produce precision components and tooling using a variety of manual and CNC machining equipment. This role involves interpreting complex blueprints, drawings, and verbal instructions to manufacture medium- to high-complexity parts while maintaining strict dimensional tolerances and quality standards. The Machinist may also support prototype development and collaborate with engineering teams on new product and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain CNC milling and turning centers in accordance with detailed blueprints, job routings, and work instructions.
• Review and retrieve job-related documentation, including part drawings, tooling lists, and manufacturing instructions.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, and workholding methods for a variety of materials and machining operations.
• Perform complex machining operations for both proven and unproven parts, including prototype and experimental work as required.
• Install, align, secure, and adjust cutting tools and workpieces; monitor machine feeds, speeds, and offsets to ensure optimal performance.
• Use precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges) to verify dimensions and maintain tight tolerances.
• Inspect finished parts for defects and ensure compliance with quality and specification requirements.
• Deburr and finish all machined surfaces to meet engineering and quality standards.
• Accurately document production quantities, inspection results, and required processes within an ERP or manufacturing system.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machining efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with all safety regulations.
• Assist with the development of new machining methods, tooling, or process improvements for complex components.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• 6–8 years of hands-on machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with additional technical or vocational training preferred.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision workmanship.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and manufacturing software.
• Solid problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient use of precision measuring tools, including calipers and micrometers.
• Strong mathematical skills, including fractions and basic arithmetic.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Thorough understanding of workplace safety requirements and best practices.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Visual acuity including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity to handle tools, components, and equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.

Additional Information

• Supervisory Responsibilities: None
• Travel: Not required

Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? Join the US Foods Team!

**US FOODS DRIVERS EARN UP TO $130K IN THEIR FIRST YEAR!**

**$15,000 RETENTION BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE NEW HIRES! **

Schedule: Monday - Saturday, w/two days off (must work Saturdays)

Dispatch times are between 12:00 AM & 5:00 AM

Benefits Begin Day 1! Medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more!  Excellent local leadership.

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus. 

Main Ingredients of the Job

• Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled customer delivery times

• Carefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place in designated customer storage areas

• Verify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signatures

• Handle collections and payments from customers when applicable

• Professionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance our client experience

• Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspection

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required

• Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required

What You Bring to the Table

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications

• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required

• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations

• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries,  and to enter information on reports and records.

Why US Foods

US Foods®  helps our customers Make It, with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates.

Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. On and off the road, our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers.

At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit and service. Together we help our customers make it, but we also believe in helping our drivers make it!

At US Foods®, we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.

*Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit and click GO to login. If you are able to log into login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see “Clearinghouse Help” field on the clearinghouse page.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.  The expected base rate for this role is between $34 and $39.​  This role will also receive overtime compensation and shift differential where applicable.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here:

Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? Join the US Foods Team!

**US FOODS DRIVERS EARN UP TO $130K IN THEIR FIRST YEAR!**

**$15,000 RETENTION BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE NEW HIRES! **

Schedule: Monday - Saturday, w/two days off (must work Saturdays)

Dispatch times are between 12:00 AM & 5:00 AM

Benefits Begin Day 1! Medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more!  Excellent local leadership.

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus. 

Main Ingredients of the Job

• Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled customer delivery times

• Carefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place in designated customer storage areas

• Verify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signatures

• Handle collections and payments from customers when applicable

• Professionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance our client experience

• Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspection

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required

• Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required

What You Bring to the Table

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications

• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required

• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations

• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries,  and to enter information on reports and records.

Why US Foods

US Foods®  helps our customers Make It, with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates.

Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. On and off the road, our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers.

At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit and service. Together we help our customers make it, but we also believe in helping our drivers make it!

At US Foods®, we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.

*Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit and click GO to login. If you are able to log into login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see “Clearinghouse Help” field on the clearinghouse page.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.  The expected base rate for this role is between $34 and $39.​  This role will also receive overtime compensation and shift differential where applicable.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here:

A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!

If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent. 

USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time,entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. 

Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. RELOCATION MAY BE REQUIRED. 

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level. 

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa

• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island

• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta

• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico

• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina

• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass

• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren

• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata

• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen

• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente

• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville

• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford

• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox

• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. 

Typical assignments include: 

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR 

Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR 

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: 

• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
• Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR 

A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. 

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. 

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military)

Recruiters & Agencies:

Thank you for your interest, but we are not partnering with external recruiting agencies for this role. We kindly request that agencies do not reach out regarding candidate submissions.

Position Overview

Ducas Construction is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Director to lead and manage all HR functions as a team of one. This role is heavily focused on recruiting while also ensuring full compliance with employment laws and supporting our growing construction team.

This is not a corporate HR role — it is a practical, roll-up-your-sleeves position for someone who understands the construction industry, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can operate independently with sound judgment.

Primary Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition (Major Focus)

• Lead all recruiting efforts for field and office positions including project managers, superintendents, and carpenters.
• Develop proactive recruiting strategies (LinkedIn, industry networks, recruiters, referrals, local outreach)
• Build and maintain a pipeline of commercial construction talent in Maine
• Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, manage offer process
• Strengthen employer branding and retention initiatives
• Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs

HR Compliance & Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal and Maine employment laws (FMLA, ADA, wage & hour, OSHA coordination, PFML, COBRA, etc.)
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes
• Oversee benefits administration and 401(k) coordination
• Handle employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion
• Maintain employee handbook and policies
• Support workers' comp and unemployment processes
• Coordinate payroll and HRIS systems

Strategic Support

• Advise ownership on HR risk and best practices
• Develop retention strategies for key field talent
• Implement structured performance review processes
• Improve HR systems and efficiencies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience (construction or blue-collar industry strongly preferred)
• Strong recruiting experience, especially skilled trades and project management roles
• Solid knowledge of Maine and federal employment laws
• Experience operating as a standalone HR professional or small team lead
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive matters
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR certification preferred

Ideal Personality Traits

• Self-starter who does not need daily direction
• Direct, practical communicator
• Thick-skinned but empathetic
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Calm under pressure
• Proactive problem solver
• Relationship builder who can connect with both field crews and executive leadership
• Discreet and trustworthy

Why Ducas Construction?

• Growing commercial construction company with strong local reputation
• Direct access to leadership and real influence on company culture
• Opportunity to build and shape HR systems from the ground up
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Recruiters & Agencies:

Thank you for your interest, but we are not partnering with external recruiting agencies for this role. We kindly request that agencies do not reach out regarding candidate submissions.

Ducas Construction is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to join our growing team. This role is responsible for leading the estimating process for a wide range of commercial construction projects, delivering accurate, timely, and competitive estimates from schematic design through permit and construction documents.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This individual will be a strong communicator, capable of working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners while independently managing smaller projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full estimating process for commercial construction projects
• Interpret and analyze bid documents, including:
• Civil, Architectural, Structural
• Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical
• Fire Protection and Technology drawings
• Project specifications and addenda
• Generate accurate quantity take-offs using On-Screen Takeoff
• Prepare detailed cost estimates by CSI divisions, including labor, materials, equipment, and schedule projections
• Create, maintain, and annually update a historical cost database
• Develop and utilize bid leveling worksheets for various scopes of work
• Attend pre-bid walkthroughs, site visits, and meetings as required
• Prepare and submit complete and competitive bid proposals
• Define subcontractor scopes of work and solicit pricing
• Develop and issue subcontractor Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Ensure estimates comply with company standards, client requirements, and available resources
• Maintain thorough, accurate documentation for all estimates
• Stay current on construction materials, pricing trends, and local regulations
• Identify potential safety risks and incorporate mitigation strategies into estimates
• Develop innovative construction means and methods to improve competitiveness and margins
• Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, architects, engineers, owners, and fellow estimators
• Meet deadlines consistently while delivering accurate, high-quality estimates
• Coordinate the transition of awarded projects to the Project Management team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field — or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of construction estimating experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
• Proficiency with:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• On-Screen Takeoff
• Sage Estimating
• Bluebeam (or similar estimating tools)
• Experience developing conceptual estimates preferred
• Exceptional analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of current industry pricing trends and best practices