Senior Technician - Forging & Machining Lead (First Shift)

Colonial Group; East York (PA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 78,523,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Paid training

Career advancement

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Campbell Chain, part of The Hillman Group, in York, PA, seeks a Manufacturing Production Technician III for first shift. You will lead complex production processes for chain and fittings, focusing on precision, durability, and safety compliance, serving as a technical expert in forming, machining, and finishing.

Responsibilities include driving improvements in quality and efficiency, mentoring technicians, troubleshooting dimensional and metallurgical issues, and supporting heat treatment and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation of forging presses, automated welding, or advanced machining systems.
• Troubleshoot complex issues such as dimensional variance, metallurgical defects, or coating failures.
• Analyze production data to improve yield, strength, and process efficiency.
• Support heat treatment process optimization (hardness, tensile strength targets).
• Interface with automated control systems (HMI/PLC) for process monitoring.
• Validate setups for new products or custom fittings.
• Mentor technicians and guide best practices in production processes.
• Drive scrap reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Support maintenance and tooling improvements.
• Act as technical lead during production disruptions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3-5 years manufacturing experience

Job description

Campbell Chain, part of The Hillman Group, in York, PA, seeks a Manufacturing Production Technician III for first shift. You will lead complex production processes for chain and fittings, focusing on precision, durability, and safety compliance, serving as a technical expert in forming, machining, and finishing.

Responsibilities include driving improvements in quality and efficiency, mentoring technicians, troubleshooting dimensional and metallurgical issues, and supporting heat treatment and