Company Overview Base Lab Tools Inc manufactures precision optical positioning equipment for the photonics, research, and aerospace industries. Summary Full-time Machine Shop Assistant doing metal finishing, crate building, and general shop work. No machine shop experience required — we train on our procedures. This is an entry-level job and a starting point: we're looking for someone who will master the basics and grow into a machinist. Steady daytime hours with benefits.

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30

PM Pay:

$16.00/hour to start, with increases as you demonstrate new skills

Benefits:

Medical insurance and 401(k) after 30 days; paid holidays, PTO, and breaks Key Duties Metal finishing: countersink, deburr, sand, and buff aluminum parts Prep and clean raw material; stage work for production Build crates and skids; power wash and package finished product Check your work against the procedure and flag anything out of spec Qualifications Follows written procedures exactly — this matters more than experience Reliable attendance and punctuality Good with hand and power tools Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for the shift Reliable transportation Wants to learn the trade, not just work a shift Growth Path Assistants who consistently follow procedure earn the opportunity to train on our CNC equipment and eventually welding. Pay increases when you can run the work to our standard on your own.

Pay:

$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-the-job training Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): Do you know how to read a tape measure and work with fractions?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (Required)

Work Location:

In person