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Currently Available Positions:
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- Sales EstimatorControllerWastewater OperatorQuality Control InspectorNDT / NDE Level II – RTASNT Level III Quality ManagerCustomer Service – Data ProfessionalCustomer Service – Account ManagerGeneral full-time hourly positions may also be available in our Metal Finishing department under the following titles:
- Chemical Processing Operator
- In-process Inspector
- Racker/ Unracker
- Anodizing Line Operator
Full-time employment benefits include:
- MIL Inc. 401(k) Plan,
- Medical
- Life Insurance, AD&D
- Paid Holidays & PDO Accrual
Wastewater Operator
Position Overview: Individual has the responsibility to conduct operations involving the operation of the wastewater pretreatment system, basic chemical laboratory work, chemical maintenance and inventory control, and hazardous waste. This position spends 80% of its time on the shop floor/wastewater pretreatment area while the other 20% of the time is spent assisting other employees in a laboratory. The Wastewater Operator works alongside the Laboratory Assistant and Technicians. The individual reports to the Laboratory Manager and works closely with the Metal Finishing department and Quality Control personnel.
Primary Responsibilities:
Wastewater Treatment:- Monitor and operate the wastewater treatment system in a manner necessary to maintain regulatory compliance. Perform routine maintenance on the system.
Chemical Maintenance:
- Monitor pH, chemical levels, temperatures, and DI water quality in applicable processing tanks and perform chemical additions (i.e. carting drums, carboys, and pails of chemicals between storage areas and process tanks and pumping said chemicals from containers into process tanks).
- Perform chemistry make-ups of various solutions.
Inventory Control:
- Track chemical inventories, maintain chemical labeling and storage areas and submit as needed purchasing requisitions.
- Coordinate shipments/deliveries as well as internal routing of chemicals and hazardous material.
Hazardous Wastes:
- Transfer hazardous wastes from process lines and wastewater treatment equipment to storage containers (i.e. shoveling chemical process sludges into drums). Label such containers and move them to a hazardous waste storage area. Perform all operations regarding the shipping of hazardous waste.
- Be familiar with the requirements of MIL’s Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan (HWCP) to the point of providing an Emergency Coordinator with assistance in the event of an emergency.
- Assist the Laboratory Manager to inventory and maintain the emergency response equipment.
- Assist the Laboratory Manager during periodic inspections of hazardous waste containment, storage areas, and equipment used in the handling of hazardous waste.
Quality Control:
- Assist with material analysis including, but not limited to, coating weight, coating thickness, paint adhesion, corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, and etch and anodize rates.
- Perform calibrations of control devices relating to wastewater treatment and production processes.
- Complete applicable data records and inspection logs.
Qualifications and Minimum Job Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years of college education is preferred.
- Experience operating a forklift is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and applicable data entry software applications.
- Must be detail-oriented and possess the ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel within the organization.
- Knowledge of the materials used and wastes generated by the MIL chemical and metal finishing processes.
- Must be able to understand and carry out instructions pertaining to the management of hazardous waste.
- Develop a thorough understanding of applicable MIL general procedures as well as safety and environmental practices and procedures.
- Within 1 year after assuming the role of Laboratory Technician I, must be able to obtain a State of Illinois Class K Wastewater Operator license.
Training and Continuous Improvement:
- Within 6 months after assuming the role of Laboratory Technician I, undergo a 2 hour, classroom training session including job-specific responsibilities conducted by the Laboratory Manager to satisfy the federal and state introductory training requirements pertaining to the management of hazardous waste.
- Participate in an annual review of the introductory training conducted by the Laboratory Manager.
- Take part in on-going training sessions related to chemical processing and hazardous waste procedures and quality control.
- Participate in periodic testing and performance evaluations.
- Participate in MIL quality, process, and safety-related continuous performance improvement programs.
Pay range is $13-16+ and based on qualifications. Please specify wage requirements when applying.
Full-time employment benefits include:- MIL Inc. 401(k) Plan
- Medical insurance
- Life Insurance, AD&D
- Paid Holidays & PDO Accrual
Sales Estimator
Position Overview: The Sales Estimator has the primary responsibility to efficiently and accurately generate quotations for MIL’s existing and prospective customer base. Estimator reports to the Sales Manager, works closely with MIL’s sales team and interfaces with personnel across all departments.
Primary Job Responsibilities:- Provide part and process specific quotations by utilizing a number of resources and criteria including historical data, industry standard specifications, engineering drawings, part characteristics and quantities in conjunction with customer and contract flow down requirements.
- Compute job costs by analyzing time, labor, material and equipment requirements.
- Ensure quotations satisfy engineering, process control and quality requirements & assist in troubleshooting/consulting on deviations.
- Perform approval and process validation of which ensures MIL possesses applicable approvals and capabilities necessary to carry out required services.
- Sequence and plan processes to be performed and determine an appropriate turnaround/delivery estimate.
- Assist in qualifying and costing non-stocked materials, such as custom paint or chemicals, required to process an order.
- Coordinate post-production cost analysis on key parts & programs to continuously improve effectiveness of historical data.
- Provide cross-functional support across inside sales and estimating as well as with various projects and non-routine responsibilities.
- Take part in applicable on-going training sessions and continuous process improvement programs and participate in periodic testing and performance evaluations.
- Assist with sales and marketing initiatives including participation at industry trade shows as well as creating and maintaining sales literature and lead spreadsheets.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Develop and maintain a technically proficient understanding of MIL’s processing capabilities as well as our quality system, general procedures and applicable industry standard specifications.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Must be a detail-oriented, organized, self-starting individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize and efficiently complete tasks with consistency and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
- PC literate with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Individual must have 3+ years of experience in a estimating, process planning or engineering position, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- College degree preferred, must have a high school diploma at a minimum.
- Hours: Approximately 7am-4pm. Must be flexible with hours worked. Some overtime will be required.
- Compensation: $15-18+/HR. & dependent on qualifications.
Full-time employment benefits include:
- MIL Inc. 401(k) Plan
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life Insurance, AD&D
- Paid Holidays and PDO accrual plan
Quality Control Inspector
Position Overview: Individual is responsible for verifying by inspection that the work performed by MIL or a third party is in compliance with all applicable specifications, codes and customer requirements. Quality Control Inspectors report directly to the QC Inspection Supervisor, regularly interface with customers and across all levels of production and work under MIL’s Quality Department.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Quality Control – Perform receiving, in-process, final inspections and accept/reject criteria on customer parts. Perform dimensional and visual inspections, often working with critical tolerances. Carry out inspections relative to packaging, handling and shipping requirements.
Equipment Use – Operation of precision measuring equipment including, but not limited to micrometers, calipers, bore and thread gages, fixtures, microscopes etc.
Documentation/Contract Review – Completion of pertinent data records including job log entry, job routing package, inspection logs, job techniques and customer specific requirements
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:- Comprehension and thorough working knowledge of MIL general procedures, customer specific requirements and applicable military, aerospace and industry standard specifications and acceptance criteria
- Ability to evaluate and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Understanding of quality assurance sampling plans including visual and dimensional examinations and other ancillary test methods
- Must be detail-oriented and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel within the organization.
Continuous Improvement:
- Take part in periodic on-going training sessions related to internal procedures and qualifications as well as training in various areas of quality control.
- Participate in periodic testing and performance evaluations
- Participate in MIL Quality, Process and Safety related continuous process improvement programs.
Additional Requirements:
- Applicants must have a high school degree at a minimum. Applicants with a college degree or some college coursework are preferred.
- Preferred Experience: Experience in Aerospace/Defense industry working with critical tolerances ( ie +/- .0005-.001)
- Having bi-lingual language skills in English/Spanish is a plus.
- 1st shift, full-time position, with some overtime work required
- Pay range: $12-15+
Eligible for benefits (health, life, dental, vision, short-term disability), 401k and PDO accrual.
NDT/NDE Level II – RT
Job Description:
Individual will perform radiographic inspections in accordance with industry standards, aerospace prime specifications, and various customer requirements. Individual will be expected to participate in periodic training programs, and to take qualification examinations as required to maintain or advance their level of certification. Individual will also be expected to maintain their state Radiographer Certification.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Inspection Process – Unpack parts prior to inspection, and perform general incoming inspections for overall condition of parts (scratches, nicks, dings, etc.). Perform radiographic inspection using equipment and related accessories. Interpret radiographs and evaluate parts in accordance with specified accept/reject criteria. Package parts after inspection. Contribute to housekeeping and preventative maintenance of dep. Compliance with applicable chemical, environmental, and safety procedures during these activities is mandatory. Particular attention is given to compliance with radiation safety procedures.
Documentation – Completion of applicable shop paperwork including but not limited to job traveler, inspection reports, techniques and job log.
Training & Testing – Take part in training sessions related to radiographic inspection processes, procedures, and specifications, as well as training in various areas of quality control and quality assurance.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge – Individual must have completed a 40-hour radiation safety course and be eligible to apply for Radiographer Certification with the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety. Individual will also have completed at least 80 hours of formal instruction in radiographic inspection theory and processes, and possess a basic understanding of industry standards ASTM E1742 and MIL-STD-453 in addition to MIL General Procedures. Individual will have knowledge of various internal and external audit guidelines and requirements.
Skills – Individual must have the necessary skills to use equipment along with related accessories, to interpret and evaluate radiographic indications, and to verify acceptable film quality. Individual must have at least 2100 total hours of experience in NDE with a minimum of 840 of those hours in radiographic testing.
Abilities – Ability to set up exposures in accordance with approved procedures and techniques, to handle and process radiographic film, and to document NDE inspection results. Ability to understand and comprehend codes, standards, customer specifications, and other contractual documents. X-ray Department Leads must possess the ability to direct department personnel and work effectively with all levels of personnel within the organization.
Minimum Job Requirements:- Develop and maintain a technically proficient and thorough understanding of MIL’s processing capabilities as well as MIL’s Quality System, general procedures and applicable industry standard specifications
- Must be detail oriented with strong oral and written communication skills.
- Possess strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete work projects with speed and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
- PC literate with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications and MIL’s internal custom production software
–Current RT Level II certification preferred
–College degree or relevant vocational education preferred, must have a high school degree at a minimum.
–Some overtime work will be required
–Please specify wage/salary requirements when applying
Full-time employment benefits include:- MIL Inc. 401(k) Plan
- Medical
- Life Insurance, AD&D
- Paid Holidays & PDO Accrual
ASNT Level III Quality Manager
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
- The ASNT Level III shall be capable of and responsible for establishing and approving techniques and procedures; interpreting codes, standards, specifications, procedures and customer specific requirements; and designating the particular test methods, techniques and procedures to be used.
- Provide training, examination and certification of NDT/NDE Level I, II and III technicians in certified disciplines.
- Interface and assist both internal and external stakeholders across a wide range of projects and inquiries requiring Level III certification and NDT expertise.
- Assist with drafting, review, revision and correction of internally produced documentation including work orders, processing techniques, certifications and quotations.
- Provide collaborative on-going review, communication and maintenance of MIL’s Quality Management System, including its general procedures, test matrices and test methods.
- Facilitate customer and prime contractor audits and perform preparatory internal audits
- Collaborate with Department Managers/Supervisors to ensure compliance with Nadcap, ISO, customer and prime checklist requirements.
- Create frozen process plans and submit to customers for approval
- Assist/Lead investigation for completion of corrective actions and implement steps needed for preventive actions.
- Verify approval status for both quoting and production purposes.
- Assist in maintaining MIL’s prime approvals and in obtaining additional approvals as opportunities arise
Minimum Job Requirements:
Candidates applying must have current ASNT Level III certifications for MT, PT and RT, with UT and VT preferred
Individual will be required to obtain and maintain customer specific level III certifications, such as Honeywell and Boeing.
Preferred candidates have a background in Aerospace and/or Defense manufacturing/design with experience in NADCAP requirements a plus.
Qualifications and Requirements:- Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, data interpretation, and general trouble-shooting skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to complete work projects with speed and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
- Ability to build collaborative, cross functional working relationships
- Thorough understanding of industry standard and aerospace prime specifications as well MIL and customer supplied procedures
- PC literate with a thorough understanding of MIL’s custom production software and Microsoft Office applications
Full-time employment benefits include:
- MIL Inc. 401(k) Plan,
- Medical
- Life Insurance, AD&D
- Paid Holidays & PDO Accrual
Customer Service – Account Manager
Position Overview: Account Managers have the responsibility to serve as a single point of customer contact in which collaborative and proactive coordination of internal/external communications, resources and capabilities are used as primary means to address customer needs. As part of the Customer Service team, Account Managers report to the Customer Service Manager and interface internally with CS team members and across all levels and departments of personnel.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Account Management- Effectively support the ongoing needs and deliver beyond the expectations of a geographically and industry diverse set of customers.- Establish and maintain effective communication channels as the primary point of contact between the customer and all internal sources.
- Ensure adherence to customer specific requirements and delivery standards.
- Coordinate expedite and delivery promises and assist in determining applicable special processing and pricing.
- Monitor and Forecast immediate and long-term production lead times/turnarounds to establish and adjust customer and order specific delivery dates.
- Provide on-demand order status and tracking information to customers.
- Assist entry, planning and contract review processes through RISE.
- Utilize customer and internal feedback to identify and implement continuous improvements.
Logistics: Perform packaging, shipping/receiving and handling operations per MIL procedures and customer requirements. Assist departments in staging and routing product
- Assist in identifying and implementing company wide logistics improvements
Customer Service General: Address and fulfill customer requests at the customer service counter and by phone. Provide cross-functional support to department personnel in pick-up and delivery of product, coordinating routing, expediting orders and fulfilling/communicating customer requirements.
Continuous Improvement: Take part in periodic on-going training related to customer service procedures and qualifications as well as training related to quality control and various other continuous process improvement programs. Participate in periodic testing and performance evaluations.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Develop and maintain a technically proficient and thorough understanding of MIL’s processing capabilities, quality system, general procedures and applicable industry standard specifications- Must be a detail-oriented, organized, self-starting individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize and efficiently complete tasks with consistency and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
- PC literate with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications and MIL’s internal custom production software.
Full-time employment benefits include:
- MIL Inc. 401(k) Plan,
- Medical
- Life Insurance, AD&D
- Paid Holidays & PDO Accrual
Customer Service – Logistics Specialist
Position Overview: Logistics Specialists support both internal and external stakeholders throughout the order fulfillment process by collaboratively coordinating shipping and receiving, internal routing and storage of product as well as providing order status and timely and reliable communications to MIL’s customer base through all stages of the production process. As part of the Customer Service team, Logistics Specialists report to the Customer Service Manager and interface with Customer Service team members, MIL’s customer base and all levels of production personnel.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Product Management/Logistics –- Coordinate and complete multiple steps throughout MIL’s receiving process including order entry, receiving checklist, contract review, product identification and labeling as well as product routing
- Assist with loading and unloading, storage and movement of customer orders and MIL inventory. Operate forklifts and material handling equipment when necessary.
- Perform order routing, transition and storage operations between departments and general incoming/outgoing areas.
- Perform packaging, shipping/receiving and handling operations for MIL, customer and 3rd party transported product.
- Support department managers and representatives in coordinating and carrying out specific customer requirements and providing order status
- Assist in identifying and implementing company wide logistics improvements
Customer Service General – Address and fulfill customer needs at the customer service counter and by phone. Provide cross-functional support to department personnel in scheduling pick-up and delivery of product, expediting orders and fulfilling/communicating customer requirements.
Continuous Improvement: Take part in periodic on-going training related to customer service procedures and qualifications as well as training related to quality control and various other continuous process improvement programs. Participate in periodic testing and performance evaluations.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Develop and maintain a technically proficient and thorough understanding of MIL’s processing capabilities as well as MIL’s Quality System, general procedures and applicable industry standard specifications
Ability to read and interpret blue prints and customer supplied documents
Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple work projects with speed and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
Must be detail oriented with strong oral and written communication skills.
PC literate with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications and MIL’s internal custom production software
Education Requirement:
Applicants must have a high school degree at a minimum. Applicants with a college degree or some college coursework are preferred.
Having bi-lingual language skills in English/Spanish is a plus.
Pay range: $12 – $14 per hourFull-time employment benefits include:
- MIL Inc. 401(k) Plan,
- Medical
- Life Insurance, AD&D
- Paid Holidays & PDO Accrual
Customer Service – Data Professional
Position Overview: Individuals in this position share a collaborative department responsibility to accurately and efficiently enter and plan work orders as well as produce certification and shipping documentation for the work being performed at MIL.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Order Entry: First of two data entry stages in which general information from the customer contract/PO is entered into RISE.- Verify that all required information needed for initial data entry is available and accurate (initial contract review)
- Generate work order cover page, label part containers and complete receiving checklist
Planning: Second of two data entry stages in which an order is prepared for production. Processes and specifications are identified and sequenced and specific order information such as material type and multiple part numbers are inputted.
- Verify that all required information needed for order planning is available and accurate
- Ensure current specifications and revisions are available and verify that MIL is approved to perform processes to the specifications being called out.
- Identify and sequence processes and specifications and input specific order information such as material type and multiple part numbers
- Interface with Quality Control and/or applicable Customer Service personnel when interpretation, additional information or missing data from a customer contract is needed
Final Documentation: Post processing documentation in which processes performed are certified against applicable customer and internal requirements and a shipping ticket is generated.
- Inspect work order package for the inclusion and accuracy of all necessary information. Verify any changes, amendments, corrections and results prior to certification
- Generate final certification and obtain necessary signatures of approval
- Generate shipping ticket based on customer supplied or internally communicated shipping/transport preferences
Customer Service: Provide hands-on cross-functional support to department personnel with counter and phone customer service support, scheduling pick-up and delivery of product, expediting orders and fulfilling/communicating customer requirements.
Requirements and Qualifications:- Develop and maintain a technically proficient and thorough understanding of MIL’s processing capabilities as well as MIL’s Quality System, general procedures and applicable industry standard specifications
- Must be detail oriented with strong oral and written communication skills.
- Possess strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to complete work projects with speed and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
- PC literate with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications and MIL’s internal custom production software
Continuous Improvement: Take part in periodic on-going training related to MIL’s processes and procedures as well as customer, internally generated and specification based requirements and quality standards. Participate in periodic testing and performance evaluations.
Minimum Job Requirements:- Individual must have 2+ years of experience in a data entry, data analytics or contract review position, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting
- College degree preferred, must have a high school degree at a minimum.
- Hours: Approximately 7am-4pm. Some overtime work will be required
- Pay Range: $14-18 depending on qualifications. Please Specify wage/salary requirements when applying
Full-time employment benefits include:
- MIL Inc. 401(k) Plan,
- Medical
- Life Insurance, AD&D
- Paid Holidays & PDO Accrual
Controller
Position Overview: MIL is a privately held, family-owned company in which the Controller reports directly to the CFO and holds the responsibility to maximize return on assets through a range of accounting, supervisory and strategic hands-on operational functions.
Primary Job Responsibilities:- Financial Statements
- Account Reconciliations
- Review and provide adjustments to the chart of accounts to improve financial reporting and analysis
- Perform finance-based operational analyses to identify departmental strengths/weaknesses as well as to further establish method of overhead allocation
- Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
- Provide financial analyses as necessary such as for capital investments and pricing decisions
- Coordinate the conversion to new Accounting Software as a project scheduled for 2013
- Assist with recruiting, selecting and training employees as well as conducting performance reviews and ensuring continuous improvement
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of accounting personnel and various functions including purchasing (price/cost qualifications, ordering, inventory mgmt) A/R (invoicing, deposits etc.) A/P (customer credits, vendor invoices) time & attendance/payroll, insurance and benefit administration
- Ensure accuracy and productivity and lead in achieving department goals and objectives
- Provide cross-functional support with the functions listed above as needed
Qualifications and Minimum Job Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration as well as a minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with preference towards a manufacturing environment.
- CPA license strongly preferred
- PC literate with a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office applications & Accounting software
- Expertise with IT systems
- Detail-oriented, organized, self-starting individual with strong troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize effectively and complete work projects with speed and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
Reporting: Position reports to CFO, supervises A/R, A/P and Purchasing personnel and interfaces regularly with company directors and key leads.
Hours: Candidates must have flexibility in regards to daily schedule and hours worked. Overtime and occasional weekend hours will be required.
Salary: Contingent on qualifications
Full-time employment benefits include:
- MIL Inc. 401(k) Plan,
- Medical
- Life Insurance, AD&D
- Paid Holidays & PDO Accrual