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

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.