Engineering Administrative Assistant

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Administrative Assistant Job Description Join a mission-driven manufacturer dedicated to supporting the U.S. Navy as an Administrative Assistant. This full-time role promises stability, excellent benefits, and opportunities for long-term advancement within a supportive and team-oriented environment. Responsibilities Perform a wide range of administrative and clerical functions. Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, letters, memos, and internal documents. Support office operations such as mail sorting and document distribution. Assist with special projects as assigned. Provide general administrative support to multiple departments. Essential Skills 3 to 5+ years of Administrative Assistant experience. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel. Excellent organizational and time management skills. High attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience supporting multiple departments. Comfort with learning and using ERP systems. Skills in administrative support, data entry, and customer service. Work Environment This is an onsite role, Monday through Friday, with standard 8-hour shifts. The role involves reporting day-to-day to the Contracts / Purchasing Manager and providing support to the Contracts, Purchasing, and Materials teams. The environment is structured with predictable hours, allowing for work-life consistency and clear expectations. Employees will benefit from a supportive, team-oriented culture that values collaboration, professionalism, and respect. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement with company contribution, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. The role offers competitive compensation with bonus and profit-sharing potential, and employees will have the opportunity to expand their skills through exposure to multiple departments and hands-on experience with a customized ERP system. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Thomaston, CT. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $55000.00/yr.

Comprehensive benefits package:

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and wellness benefits support employees both professionally and personally. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Thomaston,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.