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Finishing Technician

Emerging from MIT, Poly6 is an exciting, innovative manufacturing company that specializes in the development and production of advanced additive manufacturing and ceramic components for aerospace turbomachinery. We deliver high-performance products that meet the rigorous demands of quality, durability, and precision required for next-generation turbine engines while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

At Poly6, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team to solve problems in one of the world's most complex engineering sectors: aviation.

What we Offer:

* Weekly Pay for Hourly Employees

* Comprehensive Benefit Plans

* Quarterly Bonus Opportunity

* 401k with Company Match

* Emphasis on Employee Engagement

* Paid Holidays and Vacation Time

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Opportunities for Advancement

Position Overview:

The Finishing Technician supports daily manufacturing operations in the areas of safety, product quality, throughput, and workplace organization. This role performs hands on finishing, patching and repairing parts within the process flow of ceramics-based finished goods. The technician will use visual magnification techniques and equipment and machines to assist in the validation of production to meet daily and weekly production targets.

Key Responsibilities:

* Finish intricate, ceramic components by removing or repairing various types of visual and feature indications with precision tools and techniques.

* Perform in-process and final inspections using calibrated instruments and visual standards to ensure dimensional accuracy and cosmetic quality.

* Follow detailed work instructions, SOPs, and quality standards in compliance with regulatory requirements.

* Achieve team production and efficiency goals by meeting or exceeding operational and quality standards.

* Collaborate with engineers and quality teams to resolve build or process issues and support continuous improvement.

* Work cross functionally to perform ad-hoc duties as assigned to promote a culture of teamwork and efficiency such as assisting in develop and execution of engineering experiments as requested. Communicate effectively with production leadership, Quality, and Engineering to identify and resolve production issues.

* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace in accordance with 6S and EHS policies and adherence to PPE and chemical hygiene protocols.

* Follow all PPE safety rules and policies for a safety-first culture such as safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, and lab coats in designated areas.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience:

* High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent certification/proven work experience.

* 0+ years of work experience in manufacturing, or another related field.

* Experience in a fast paced or additive manufacturing environment a plus. Exposure to using various lab instrumentation and test equipment a plus.

* Ability to pass standard vision and hearing test as part of pre-employment testing.

* High level of attention to detail and dexterity to perform work on detailed surfaces with repetitive small hand movements

* Comfortable working with hazardous materials in a controlled environment.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

* Ability to work individually and in a team environment to achieve company deadlines accurately and efficiently.

* Experience with adherence to 6S standards and in a regulated safety and operational procedure environment.

* Ability to follow work and safety instructions and perform standard operating procedures with basic autonomy. Ability to follow accurately SOPs, work instructions, and SDS (Safety Data Sheet) documentation.

* Ability to perform basic math such as addition, subtraction and multiplication.

* Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite products, and database systems (Oracle) to record production workflow for continuous manufacturing of operations for efficiency and equipment output.

* Ability to perform intermittent movement up and down stairs throughout a shift in a lab and manufacturing environment.

* Ability to sit for long periods of time in front of a microscope doing repetitive motions.

* Occasional flexibility in schedule to meet production demands due to time sensitive operations.

NOTE: Consolidated Precision Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. It is the policy of the company to comply with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process. All roles are restricted to U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act) due to access to export-controlled technology. CPP will require proof of status prior to employment.

Note that we maintain a drug-free workplace, and all offers of employment will be contingent on satisfactory results of a drug & background screen.

This is a full time position

Manufacturing Engineer | Precision Optics | Medical Device Manufacturing

A growing global medical device manufacturer focused on advanced ophthalmic technology is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support precision optical lens fabrication and assembly operations. This role partners closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve manufacturing processes, support production, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

This is an opportunity to work on highly precise products that support vision care while contributing to process innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for precision optical lens fabrication and assembly

• Develop and maintain metrology processes used to measure optical lens assemblies in production

• Partner with optical design engineers to ensure designs are manufacturable at scale

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to support quality and long term product reliability

• Lead manufacturing improvements including sourcing equipment and establishing new processes

• Provide day to day production floor support by troubleshooting build issues and improving yields

• Work with optical component suppliers to optimize product delivery and qualify new suppliers or components

• Create detailed manufacturing work instructions and process validation documentation

• Implement new manufacturing technologies and automation aligned with business goals

• Design tools and fixtures to improve manufacturing efficiency

• Develop manufacturing approaches for optical components using existing or newly proposed equipment

• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot equipment or process failures on the production floor

• Drive continuous improvement related to process efficiency, yield, production rates, and cost

• Maintain project documentation and communicate updates during project status meetings

• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to reduce variability and improve yield

• Support capital equipment planning, evaluation, and implementation

• Maintain compliance with quality systems and medical device regulations

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

• 5+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer

• Experience designing and implementing machines, equipment, or manufacturing processes in production environments

• Hands on problem solver able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Strong time management and ability to manage competing priorities

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices and principles

• Experience with root cause analysis techniques

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple organizational levels

• Familiarity with ISO standards and quality systems

• Experience driving productivity or cost savings initiatives

• Strong collaboration, influence, and change management skills

• Experience developing or optimizing Bills of Materials and manufacturing routings

• Basic project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with optical manufacturing processes such as grinding and polishing

• Hands on experience working in an aspheric optical manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with optical metrology equipment such as interferometers

• Experience with machine programming

• Experience using statistical analysis tools such as Minitab

Buyers Products company, a leading manufacturer in the work truck industry, is searching for an Production Supervisor that will demonstrate leadership and utilize their skills and experience to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and can create and implement short-term and long-term processes and procedures. The Weld Production Supervisor oversees daily welding operations to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role combines hands‑on technical welding knowledge with strong leadership, production planning, and continuous improvement skills.

Primary Job Duties:

• Operate as a manufacturing leader demonstrating metric-based management in areas of PQDCCC for daily improvement– people/quality/delivery/cost/cash/CI
• Responsible for driving a culture of safety, accountability, metrics and operational excellence.
• Direct and coordinate daily welding activities on the shop floor and assign work based on welder skill level, certifications, and project requirements
• Train and mentor welders, robotic cell operators, and production staff.
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, resolving problems and reporting results on shift production summaries
• Work with engineering on weld procedures, process improvements, fixture design, and technical issues
• Inspect welds for accuracy, strength, and compliance with specifications
• Partner with quality control to resolve defects, rework, or process issues
• Enforce OSHA and company safety policies
• Maintains workflow by monitoring and upgrading processes, setting process variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods, implementing cost reductions and facilitating communications across cross functional teams
• Ensures effective employee relations, coaching, and employee development
• Lead or participate in lean manufacturing, 5S, and process optimization initiatives

Skills/ Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of operations leadership experience in welding/fabrication manufacturing environment
• Proficient MS Office suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point. etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient with Lean Management techniques (C.I., 5S, Kaizen, Process optimization)
• Capability to lead growth in a rapidly expanding organization

Education Background:

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Standing, Walking and Sitting for extended period of times (up to 2-3 miles per day)
• Mobility and dexterity to move around operating machinery and powered industrial equipment
• Ability to work on site to physically support manufacturing requirements

About Buyers Products Company

Established in 1946, Buyers Products Company has grown to become a leading manufacturer in the work truck industry. Buyers Products specializes in durable truck boxes, heavy duty towing equipment, hydraulics, controls, and all-season trailer accessories. The Buyers line of snow and ice equipment includes SnowDogg® snowplows, SaltDogg® spreaders, and ScoopDogg snow pushers. For more information, visit

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Position Summary

We are seeking a driven and technically proficient Outside Sales Representative to drive revenue growth by developing new OEM and distributor accounts while expanding business with existing customers across an assigned territory. This role is responsible for selling a comprehensive product line including standard hex socket screws, set screws, dowel pins, and custom cold-formed and precision machined contract parts. The Outside Sales Representative will position product quality, high fill rates, and technical expertise competitively within the marketplace. This role works closely with the National Sales Manager, Inside Sales team, Plant Manager, Tooling Engineers, and Production Supervisors to deliver tailored solutions that win and retain business.

Primary Responsibilities

Business Development & Account Management

• Prospect, develop, and close new OEM and distributor accounts within the assigned territory
• Expand market share within existing accounts by identifying and securing additional opportunities
• Conduct on-site product demonstrations and technical presentations
• Partner with distributors to convert competitor accounts

Technical Sales & Quoting

• Prepare competitive price quotes and bids based on material costs, labor, tooling, and production schedules
• Evaluate manufacturing methods, materials, tooling, and quality requirements to determine feasibility for custom or special parts
• Submit bids with accurate delivery timelines
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to confirm manufacturing capabilities for custom work

Customer Relationship Management

• Maintain detailed records of account activity, opportunities, and customer interactions
• Ensure customer satisfaction through proactive communication and timely issue resolution
• Provide territory updates, competitive insights, and project opportunities to the National Sales Manager
• Address customer concerns with urgency and professionalism

Company Representation

• Represent the organization at industry trade shows and trade association events
• Participate in sales and operations planning meetings
• Contribute to process improvements within Inside Sales to enhance efficiency and customer service
• Complete special assignments to support order handling and overall customer success

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering, business, or related field — or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of outside sales experience in industrial manufacturing, fasteners, or distribution
• Working knowledge of fastener specifications, threads, materials, and grades
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and comfort learning internal systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Willingness to travel within assigned territory (up to 60–75%)

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
• Experience selling socket head cap screws or related fastener products
• Familiarity with cold heading, screw machining, or CNC manufacturing processes
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar technical software
• Existing relationships with OEM purchasing contacts or fastener distributors

Key Competencies

• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Ability to translate technical specifications into clear customer value propositions
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a territory independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical problem-solver with the ability to collect data, establish facts, and drive solutions

Commission:

• 5–10% on net new business
• 2–4% on existing account growth

Additional Benefits:

• Monthly car allowance
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match and 4% employer contribution
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Continuing education and trade association participation

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.

Cost Accounting/Controller

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Management:

• Oversee financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Develop and manage the annual budget, monitoring variances and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Manage financing of new equipment, asset and depreciation schedule and the purchase and set-up of new loans for equipment.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements with net income and EBITDA calculations.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making. Create journal entries where needed to record accruals and other required entries.
• Manage and record required information for yearly R&D credit.

Cost Analysis:

• Analyze costs and expenses to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Work closely with department heads to develop and track cost-saving initiatives.
• Audit and Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, industry regulations, and tax laws.
• Oversee payroll and audit reports to ensure it is completed correctly.

Cash Management:

• Manage cash flow, optimizing working capital to meet operational needs.
• Monitor and forecast cash requirements, manage the line of credit.
• Financial Planning:
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company's growth and profitability objectives.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Team Leadership:
• Lead, mentor, and manage the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement.

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate financial risks that may impact the company's stability.
• Implement financial controls to safeguard company assets.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience – bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master's degree or CPA preferred). Previous experience in manufacturing, preferably a machining environment. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Excellent communication, leadership, and team management capabilities.
• Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to management. Ability to interact clearly and effectively, in both written and oral communication, with supervisor, clients, staff, vendors, etc.
• Mathematical Skills – To apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, etc. This role requires an above-average knowledge of Microsoft Office. Requires extensive knowledge and experience with QuickBooks and other account software.
• Other Qualifications – Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and specifications.