NIGHT Machinist

Night Machinist

Make Things That Matter

Sign On Bonus: $4,000.
Earn an additional $2,000 after 90 days of employment and another $2,000 after six months of employment.

Job Location: Gorham, Maine

Environment: Climate‑Controlled Shop, Employee‑Owned

Shift

Schedule:

3:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., Monday–Thursday;
Friday overtime.

Shift Differential: 10%

Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Reports To: Second Shift Supervisor

Job Type / Status: Full time, Non‑exempt

Facility: Small shop with big responsibility and total mastery.

Howell Laboratories, Inc. provides precision manufacturing of SUBSAFE defense articles. SUBSAFE is the Navy’s premier quality assurance program, born from a commitment to ensure that every submarine—and the crew within it—return safely from the depths. The company is 100% employee‑owned (ESOP) and operates in Bridgton and Gorham, ME.

We are a community of owners who know each other and are focused on longevity, supporting careers, fostering collaboration, and sharing the growth and prosperity of the business.

• Self‑driven individuals who thrive when given ownership of their projects.
• Comfortable managing their own workflow from start to finish.
• Detail‑oriented, satisfied with a quality finished product.
• Treat roadblocks as puzzles to be solved.
• Team‑driven and value the exchange of skills and ideas.

Must be able to set up repeat jobs on our production machines, which may include lathes, grinders, mills and similar equipment. Specifically:

• Loading programs
• Loading cutting tools
• Loading fixtures and vices
• Cutting or boring jaws

Must be able to apply mathematics and instruments to calculate dimensions and tolerances, and read customer drawings to interpret design intent and plan setups accordingly.

• Machine set‑up following prints and specifications.
• Inspect and measure finished parts to ensure they meet blueprint, identifying any setup‑related issues before they become problems.
• Maintain precise quality documentation, taking pride in the paperwork that proves your station is running at peak performance.
• Maintain a safe and orderly production area.
• Engage in a collaborative environment that values the exchange of skills and ideas.

• Physical ability to operate machines.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.