Model Maker I

Sparton•De Leon Springs, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for exceptional manufacturing capabilities, they specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States’ undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. Sparton is also a problem solver, with a team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackling challenging issues in defense technology. Their expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies, and payload delivery capabilities. The Model Maker I creates and constructs tools and parts in a variety of materials such as metal and plastic. This role uses blueprints, drawings, and/or CAD designs to create models according to established specifications and may perform minor repair on model making machinery.

Requirements

High School diploma required.
Proficient in MS Office applications.
U.S Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred or equivalent technical training.
Knowledge of a 3D modeling package and CNC machining practices and set-up are a plus

Responsibilities

Must be knowledgeable of, and experienced in, the operation, upkeep, and maintenance of machine shop equipment, including (but not limited to) lathe, mill, shear, brake, band saw, grinder, and drill.
Working knowledge of forming, bending, and machining both metal and plastic materials.
Practical skills in the use of tools, processes, and mechanical fixtures.
Ability to fabricate and assemble production tooling, fixtures, and prototype parts.
Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and Solidworks drawings
Performs preventative maintenance to machine shop tooling and equipment in the model shop according to the preventative maintenance plan.
Maintain shop to assure a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
On-site wellness clinic.
Competitive compensation.
401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Fertility and family building assistance.
Flexible work schedules available based on position: 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off, 5/8s, 4/10s, 3/12s.
Lifestyle spending account.
Perks at work.
Generous employee referral program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options.