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Description:

Company Overview:

Founded in 1936 and proudly 100% employee-owned, Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. (Beck Electric Actuators) engineers best-in-class electric actuators that deliver unrivaled precision and durability in demanding process environments. From power generation to water treatment, steel, pulp & paper, cement, and petrochemical plants worldwide, our innovative solutions and legendary direct-factory support keep critical operations running at peak performance. Headquartered in Newtown, PA, Beck continues to set the industry standard for control you can count on.

Role Summary:

Join the Beck team as an experienced Sub-Assembler, building the intricate mechanical and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies that power Beck’s ultra-reliable electric actuators. Working independently from CAD drawings, blueprints, and written instructions, you will perform precision assembly, hand-soldering of electrical components, wire processing (cutting, stripping, crimping, tinning), torque wrench applications, and functional testing using multimeters and hipot testers. In this role, you’ll also train and guide fellow assemblers, champion workplace organization, drive Lean Manufacturing improvements, and maintain exacting quality standards—delivering the robust sub-assemblies required for Beck actuators to perform flawlessly in mission-critical applications.

Shift Opportunities

We are open to candidates interested in either 1st Shift or 2nd Shift roles.

• 2nd Shift positions include a 15% shift differential 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete mechanical and electro-mechanical sub-assembly work utilizing written instructions and CAD drawings.
• Perform hand soldering per written instructions and CAD drawings.  
• Perform wire-processing tasks including cutting, stripping, crimping, tinning of wire.
• Participate in workplace organization projects and the integration of Lean concepts.
• Perform other general shop duties or assist other departments as business demands require.

Requirements:

Professional and Personal Requirements: 

• 3 to 5 years of related mechanical or electrical assembly experience.
• At least 1 year of successful performance with Beck sub-assembly work.
• Proficient with hand tools and torque wrenches.
• Experience with basic electronic equipment such as multi-meters and portable signal sources is helpful.
• Knowledgeable with soldering electrical / electronic components.
• Must be able to work independently from blueprints, sketches, oral, or written instructions without supervision or technical guidance.
• Regular attendance and daily punctuality are necessary for performing the job.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Must have proven professional qualities including strong initiative, integrity, and the desire and ability to work effectively as a member of various work teams.
• Possess a working knowledge and the ability to apply the concepts of Lean Manufacturing to achieve continuous production improvements.
• Must be able to speak, write, and read English and interpret documents such as safety guidelines, method sheets, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Work overtime as needed when business demands require.
• Must possess basic computer skills.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to perform repetitious tasks.
• Must possess good manual dexterity.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment includes regular exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirators.

Advancement Path:

• Sub-Assembler A or Final Assembler C

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, Pennsylvania, or local law.

Location: Newtown, PA

Description:

Company Overview:

Founded in 1936 and proudly 100% employee-owned, Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. (Beck Electric Actuators) engineers best-in-class electric actuators that deliver unrivaled precision and durability in demanding process environments. From power generation to water treatment, steel, pulp & paper, cement, and petrochemical plants worldwide, our innovative solutions and legendary direct-factory support keep critical operations running at peak performance. Headquartered in Newtown, PA, Beck continues to set the industry standard for control you can count on.

Role Summary:

Join our 1st shift as a skilled CNC Machinist and machine the tight-tolerance, high-precision parts that make Beck actuators the most trusted in the toughest environments. Working with mentor guidance, you’ll set up, prove-out, and run CNC lathes, mills, grinders, and gear shapers; hold exacting tolerances in stainless, bronze, and aluminum; inspect with mics, indicators, bore gages, and CMM using strong GD&T; make edits and offsets; deburr to spec; troubleshoot issues; drive process improvements; run multiple machines; apply Lean principles; and keep flawless records—all in a clean, safe, high-performance shop that keeps power plants, refineries, and critical systems running without fail.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of a mentor, safely setup, prove-out, and operate CNC lathes, and/or milling machines, grinders, and gear shapers. 
• Ensure accuracy, revision level and validity of production documentation and inspection tools prior to starting a job.
• Perform part inspections as necessary to ensure quality of work and continually monitor parts production to ensure adherence to blueprint tolerances using appropriate inspection tools and criteria.
• Responsible for deburring all parts after machining operation to meet required specifications.
• Maintain correct daily labor time recording and accurate entries on applicable manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to analyze and resolve basic machining problems, and recommend process and tooling improvements.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion and perform basic preventative maintenance activities as required.
• Perform other general shop duties or assist other departments as business demands require. 
• Operate multiple pieces of equipment concurrently when cycle time permits.
• Maintain all quality and productivity standards.
• Promote a positive, professional atmosphere and support activities that enhance the welfare and morale of Beck employees.
• Promote and ensure a safe working environment by demonstrating consistent adherence to Beck safety policies.

Requirements:

Professional and Personal Requirements:

• 3 - 5 years of experience of setting up, proving out, and operating CNC turning, and/or milling, grinding, and gear shaping equipment, including making program edits and tool offsets and compensations.
• Must be able to work from blueprints, sketches, oral, or written instructions and accept guidance from supervision, trainers, and mentors.
• Possess a working knowledge of typical shop inspection equipment such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, dial indicators, bore gages, CMM’s, and understand typical inspection methodologies.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), metal cutting principles, tooling, and thread nomenclature is required.
• Familiarity and understanding of basic Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry calculations.   
• Possess a working knowledge and the ability to apply the concepts of Lean Manufacturing to achieve continuous production improvements.
• Regular attendance and daily punctuality are necessary for performing the job.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Must have proven professional qualities including strong initiative, integrity, and the desire and ability to work effectively as a member of various work teams.
• Must be able to speak, write, and read English and interpret documents such as safety guidelines, method sheets, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Work overtime as needed when business demands require.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Predictable and reliable attendance is required

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent is required.
• 2 year technical school degree or Completion of an Apprenticeship Program is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment includes regular exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirators.

Advancement Path:

• CNC Machinist A

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, Pennsylvania, or local law.

Location: Newtown, PA

Description:

Company Overview:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. (Beck Electric Actuators), founded in 1936, designs and manufactures high quality electric actuators for industrial process control applications. These uniquely designed actuators provide consistent, precise control without the performance and maintenance limitations of typical actuators. Beck electric actuators provide excellent control of valves, dampers, fluid couplings and other final control elements in a wide variety of industries such as Electric Power, Water and Wastewater, Steel, Pulp and Paper, Glass, Cement and Lime, Minerals, Metals and Chemical/petrochemical.

The company is 100% employee-owned and is headquartered in Newtown, PA. Beck continues its tradition of top-notch, direct-factory support that is unmatched by other actuator companies. Today, more than ever, they are committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of their customers.

Role Summary:

A Beck Application Engineer is a technical specialist who serves as the critical bridge between customers, the sales team, and internal engineering and production departments. This role focuses on translating customer requirements into practical, reliable, product solutions, recommending optimal actuator configurations, and providing expert technical guidance throughout the sales and implementation process. The position demands a strong blend of mechanical / electrical engineering knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy direct customer interaction, thrive in a collaborative employee-owned culture, and are passionate about delivering engineered solutions that solve real-world control challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

The role begins with a structured training phase focused on mastering the Beck product line, the industries served, and actuator applications. Once foundational knowledge is established, the Application Engineer will independently field customer inquiries, provide technical support, and deliver quotations. Initial site visits and trade show participation will be conducted alongside experienced team members. As competency grows, the engineer will assume full ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of industries served by Beck and the processes where Beck actuators are applied
• Become a technical product and application expert for the Beck product family
• Conduct detailed application reviews and technical consultations with customers and Sales/Application teams
• Prepare accurate product specifications, quotations, and submittals
• Support pre- and post-sale activities including troubleshooting and sizing calculations
• Provide occasional field start-up assistance, training, troubleshooting to ensure proper installation and operation of Beck actuators as required
• Prepare design requests for engineering to support customer orders
• Support field Sales Engineering efforts
• Perform Municipal Water/Wastewater project management from inception through commissioning
• Collaborate with Customer Service team to ensure seamless order fulfillment and customer satisfaction
• Attend occasional industry trade shows as an exhibitor 
• Contribute to special projects supporting new product development, marketing, website content, literature, instructions, or social media
• Perform additional duties assigned to meet changing organizational needs 

Requirements:

Professional and Personal Requirements:

• 5-10 years of industrial experience in an electro-mechanical role preferred
• Electro-mechanical aptitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must be an internally motivated and driven individual
• Knowledge of process industries including water/wastewater, electric utilities is preferred
• Experience with municipal project coordination/management preferred
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce preferred

Education Requirements:

• Engineering or Engineering Technology degree, BSME or BSEE preferred

Work Environment:

• Predictable and reliable attendance required during a typical M-F 40-hour workweek
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand
• Office environment requiring ability to stand, sit and walk for extended periods
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone 
• Use keyboard and read from computer, screen and reports
• Travel to customer site as required by Supervisor 
• Regular exposure to manufacturing areas requiring personal protective equipment
• Capable of climbing ladders and navigating in a plant environment
• Capable of lifting and moving equipment up to 50 lbs.

Advancement Path:

• Senior Application Engineer

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, Pennsylvania, or local law.

Location: Newtown, PA

Description:

Company Overview:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. (Beck Electric Actuators), founded in 1936, designs and manufactures high quality electric actuators for industrial process control applications. These uniquely designed actuators provide consistent, precise control without the performance and maintenance limitations of typical actuators. Beck electric actuators provide excellent control of valves, dampers, fluid couplings and other final control elements in a wide variety of industries such as Electric Power, Water and Wastewater, Steel, Pulp and Paper, Glass, Cement and Lime, Minerals, Metals and Chemical/petrochemical.

The company is 100% employee-owned and is headquartered in Newtown, PA. Beck continues its tradition of top-notch, direct-factory support that is unmatched by other actuator companies. Today, more than ever, they are committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of their customers.

Role Summary:

The Customer Account Analyst serves as a key operational leader responsible for evaluating complex customer orders, determining order strategy, and ensuring alignment between customer requirements and organizational capabilities. This role exercises independent judgment in exception handling and workflow optimization, directly influencing production efficiency, customer satisfaction, and departmental performance.

The Analyst acts as a subject matter expert in order management, providing guidance to junior team members, participating in training initiatives, and contributing to the development of departmental processes, standards, and continuous improvement efforts. This position requires strong analytical skills, the ability to interpret technical specifications, and the authority to make decisions that support both customer needs and business objectives.

The ideal Customer Account Analyst is a detail-oriented, proactive communicator who thrives in a collaborative, employee-owned culture. Candidates bring a strong sense of ownership, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with both internal teams and external customers. They are internally motivated, embrace continuous improvement, and are excited to grow within the Customer Service department through structured training and rotational responsibilities. This role is perfect for professionals who enjoy a dynamic mix of order management, problem-solving, and process ownership while contributing to a company recognized as a Top Workplace.

Primary Responsibilities:

The role begins with a structured training phase focused on core rotational responsibilities while supporting the team on various tasks. Upon demonstrating competency, the Analyst will join the department rotation and independently assume full ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced review of customer orders to assess feasibility, technical requirements, and alignment with production capacity
• Interpret and validate shop specifications, recommending adjustments or clarifications to ensure manufacturability and compliance
• Make independent decisions regarding order scheduling, prioritization, and exception handling to optimize workflow and meet customer commitments
• Evaluate and authorize repair and return dispositions, determining appropriate corrective actions and communication strategies
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex customer issues, providing strategic solutions that balance customer expectations with operational constraints
• Collaborate with planning, production, engineering, and logistics teams to resolve issues requiring cross departmental judgment and decision making
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, proactively identifying risks and recommending solutions to ensure long term satisfaction
• Lead initiatives to improve order management processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend policy or workflow changes to leadership
• Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for order review, documentation, and customer communication
• Analyze recurring issues and implement corrective actions that enhance accuracy, throughput, and customer experience
• Contribute to training and onboarding for new Customer Service Analysts, providing structured instruction, performance feedback, and ongoing development
• Serve as a resource for complex questions and decision-making support for junior team members
• Participate in evaluating team performance and recommending improvements to training programs and departmental practices
• Oversee the accuracy and completeness of order related documentation, including export documentation and regulatory requirements
• Perform miscellaneous clerical duties such as filing or archival scanning as needed
• Perform additional duties assigned to meet changing organizational needs 

Requirements:

Professional and Personal Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a professional support position
• Proven experience with data entry and data management in a business ERP system
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Must be an internally motivated and driven individual
• Some experience with export documentation preferred

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Work Environment:

• Predictable and reliable attendance required during a typical M-F 40-hour workweek
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand
• Office environment requiring ability to stand, sit and walk for extended periods
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone 
• Use keyboard and read from computer, screen and reports
• Regular exposure to manufacturing areas requiring personal protective equipment

Advancement Path:

• Customer Account Analyst (Level A)

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, Pennsylvania, or local law.

Location: Newtown, PA

Description:

Company Overview:

Headquartered in Newtown, PA, Harold Beck & Sons, Inc., is a 100% employee-owned manufacturer of electric actuators used for controlling valves and dampers in municipal and industrial applications since 1936. Customers acknowledge our products as the premier choice for reliability and precision even in the harshest of environments based on our unique technology. Beck continues its dedication to deliver best in class factory direct support to create unmatched customer loyalty. Recognition as a “Top Work Place” for the past three years demonstrates our commitment to creating a superior environment where team members thrive professionally and personally.

Role Summary:

As a Beck Sales Engineer, you’ll be the technical expert and trusted advisor for customers who rely on our industry-leading actuators. In this highly visible and impactful role, you'll blend hands-on engineering knowledge with consultative selling, helping customers solve real operational challenges from initial application through installation and long-term support. The work is a balance of field engagement and office-based responsibilities, including quoting, remote support, and coordinating with internal teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

We are seeking candidates based in the state of Florida to support customers and expand our presence in the region.

Primary Responsibilities:

The initial phase will focus heavily on training and applying expertise alongside other Sales Engineers and our Applications team. This will include sales calls, installation support, field troubleshooting, remote support, and attending trade shows. As competencies develop, these responsibilities will be completed without any direct supervision. The job will then evolve into ownership for all sales related activities within the designated territory. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Grow revenue from an existing domestic customer base through an established sales process including, but not limited to, targeted sales visits with regular telephone and email contact.
• Expand the customer base by converting prospects to new end-users. Add targets through customer references, trade shows, and telephone cold calls. Convert prospects through a multi-call sales cycle using actuator demonstrations and cost-benefit data to build a quantifiable pro-Beck justification.
• Support customers and prospects through site visits by educating plant personnel, reviewing applications, and determining proper sizing and selection of Beck actuators.
• Provide start-up assistance and training to ensure proper installation and operation of Beck actuators.
• Develop and utilize a working knowledge of the industries served by Beck, the process applications where Beck actuators are used, and why they are used.
• Perform an annual territory sales forecast and provide regular updates on projects and sales group initiatives in Salesforce.com. 
• Complete a call report for each sales visit with details on progress made, action plans, and competitive information/market intelligence gathered. 
• Performance will be evaluated on meeting targets for order generation, number of new end users, actuators sold in target markets, and profitability.

Requirements:

Professional and Personal Requirements: 

• Minimum of 7 years of industrial experience in technical sales, engineering, or applications is preferred, particularly in, or related to, production facilities.
• Knowledge of valves and actuators is preferred.
• Experience in the municipal water/wastewater, power generation and/or the heavy industry markets is preferred.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. The candidate must be able to build relationships and lead conversations to understand and influence buying decisions.
• Must be an internally motivated and driven individual capable of developing, organizing, and executing action plans with a limited amount of supervisory intervention. 
• Flexibility to work individually or in teams.
• Ability and desire to travel 30 - 50% of the time. 
• Must have the ability to handle (lift/pull) heavy (80 lbs.) demo cases and climb ladders.

Education Requirements:

• Engineering or other technical 4-year degree.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to perform repetitious tasks.
• Must possess good manual dexterity.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment includes regular exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirators.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to manufacturing areas requiring personal protective equipment. 
• Predictable and reliable attendance required during a typical M-F 40-hour workweek.
• Sales and service trips will include overnight stays.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, Pennsylvania, or local law.

Location: , FL

Description:

Company Overview:

Founded in 1936 and proudly 100% employee-owned, Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. (Beck Electric Actuators) engineers best-in-class electric actuators that deliver unrivaled precision and durability in demanding process environments. From power generation to water treatment, steel, pulp & paper, cement, and petrochemical plants worldwide, our innovative solutions and legendary direct-factory support keep critical operations running at peak performance. Headquartered in Newtown, PA, Beck continues to set the industry standard for control you can count on.

Role Summary:

Join our 2nd shift as a seasoned CNC Machinist and craft the mission-critical, tight-tolerance components that make Beck actuators the gold standard for reliability. You’ll independently set up, prove-out, and run CNC lathes (milling a big plus), grinders, and gear shapers; read complex GD&T prints; inspect with mics, bore gages, and CMM; troubleshoot tough setups; optimize cycles with Lean thinking; deburr to spec; mentor teammates; and keep documentation bulletproof—all to ensure our actuators never miss a beat in power plants, refineries, and the world’s most demanding processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safely and proficiently setup, prove-out, program, and operate CNC lathes, and/or milling machines, grinders, and gear shapers.  
• Ensure accuracy, revision level and validity of production documentation and inspection tools prior to starting a job.
• Perform part inspections as necessary to ensure quality of work and continually monitor parts production to ensure adherence to blueprint tolerances using appropriate inspection tools and criteria.
• Responsible for deburring all parts after machining operation to meet required specifications.
• Maintain correct daily labor time recording and accurate entries on applicable manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex machining problems and recommend process and tooling improvements.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion and perform basic preventative maintenance activities as required.
• Perform other general shop duties or assist other departments as business demands require. 
• Operate multiple pieces of equipment concurrently when cycle time permits.
• Provide in-depth technical training and mentor shop personnel in the proper setup and operation of qualified CNC equipment.
• Maintain all quality and productivity standards.
• Promote a positive, professional atmosphere and support activities that enhance the welfare and morale of Beck employees.
• Promote and ensure a safe working environment by demonstrating consistent adherence to Beck safety policies.

Requirements:

Professional and Personal Requirements:

• 7 to 10 years of experience of setting up, proving out, and operating CNC turning, and/or milling, grinding, and gear shaping equipment, including making program edits, tool offsets, and compensations.
• Must be able to work independently from blueprints, sketches, oral, or written instructions without supervision or technical guidance.
• Must have the skills, ability, and desire to serve as a mentor for shop personnel as needed. 
• Possess a thorough knowledge of typical shop inspection equipment such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, dial indicators, bore gages, CMM’s, and be proficient with all inspection methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), metal cutting principles, tooling, and thread nomenclature is required.
• Must be proficient in Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry. Mechanical Drafting and Computer skills in CAD and Solid Works are beneficial. 
• Possess a working knowledge and the ability to apply the concepts of Lean Manufacturing to achieve continuous production improvements.
• Regular attendance and daily punctuality are necessary for performing the job.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Must have proven professional qualities including strong initiative, integrity, and the desire and ability to work effectively as a member of various work teams.
• Must be able to speak, write, and read English and interpret documents such as safety guidelines, method sheets, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Work overtime as needed when business demands require.
• Must possess basic computer skills.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment includes regular exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirators.

Advancement Path:

• Toolmaker, Leadman

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, Pennsylvania, or local law. 

Location: Newtown, PA

Description:

Company Overview:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. (Beck Electric Actuators), founded in 1936, designs and manufactures high quality electric actuators for industrial process control applications. These uniquely designed actuators provide consistent, precise control without the performance and maintenance limitations of typical actuators. Beck electric actuators provide excellent control of valves, dampers, fluid couplings and other final control elements in a wide variety of industries such as Electric Power, Water and Wastewater, Steel, Pulp and Paper, Glass, Cement and Lime, Minerals, Metals and Chemical/petrochemical.

The company is 100% employee-owned and is headquartered in Newtown, PA. Beck continues its tradition of top-notch, direct-factory support that is unmatched by other actuator companies. Today, more than ever, they are committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of their customers. 

Role Summary:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader to lead and facilitate CI initiatives that drive improved Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Growth, and Employee Engagement (SQDCGE) across all functions within the business. This role drives cultural transformation by embedding CI thinking into daily operations, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring sustainable improvements in SQDCGE. The CI Leader acts as a change agent, coach, and facilitator to build a company-wide culture of continuous improvement. This position reports to the Director of Operations

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop a strategic CI roadmap aligned with business goals by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing process      improvement opportunities.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams in executing the CI roadmap through the deployment of appropriate CI tools; including Value Stream Mapping, A3 Problem Solving, Standard Work, Pull Systems, Change-over Reduction, Transactional Process Improvement, Value Analysis Value Engineering, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, and other CI tools as appropriate.
• Support leadership in embedding CI thinking into management systems and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain appropriate KPIs and visual management tools to monitor progress.
• Train and mentor employees on CI tools and continuous improvement principles.
• Collaborate with all departments to eliminate non-value-added activities and improve workflows.
• Analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Support strategic initiatives such as cost reduction, quality enhancement, and throughput improvement.
• Document and standardize best practices across the organization.
• Benchmark best practices and continuously evolve the CI strategy. 
• Lead a safe working environment by upholding Beck safety policies and integrating safety practices into continuous improvement initiatives to enhance employee well-being and operational efficiency. 

Requirements:

Professional and Personal Requirements:

• Resilience and adaptability -- remain composed under pressure and adjusting strategies and tactics in response to business shifts.
• 5+ years of experience in facilitating and applying CI tools in product design, manufacturing, sales/marketing, and finance.
• Strong knowledge of CI tools and techniques (e.g., VSM, A3, SW, Kanban, SMED, TPI, VAVE, DFMA).
• Proven ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional teams.
• Analytical, data-driven, and process oriented.
• Ability to influence and lead change across diverse teams.
• Customer-centric mindset.
• Proven record of leading successful CI transformations.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Minitab, etc.).
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, communication, listening, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing software is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the company’s mission. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Experience in a business that effectively utilizes CI tools.
• Advanced knowledge of assembly and machining processes are a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods.
• Regular exposure to manufacturing areas requiring personal protective equipment.

Work Environment:

• Office environment with regular exposure to manufacturing areas.
• Predictable and reliable attendance required.
• Position requires 40 hours/5 days a week in-person at the Company’s Newtown, PA facility.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, Pennsylvania, or local law.

Location: ,

Description:

Company Overview:

Founded in 1936 and proudly 100% employee-owned, Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. (Beck Electric Actuators) engineers best-in-class electric actuators that deliver unrivaled precision and durability in demanding process environments. From power generation to water treatment, steel, pulp & paper, cement, and petrochemical plants worldwide, our innovative solutions and legendary direct-factory support keep critical operations running at peak performance. Headquartered in Newtown, PA, Beck continues to set the industry standard for control you can count on.

Role Summary:

Join our team as a Field Service Technician and keep Beck actuators—the gold standard in mission-critical applications—running flawlessly at customer sites worldwide. You’ll commission new installations, troubleshoot and repair complex electro-mechanical systems, and deliver the reliability that power plants, refineries, and industrial processes depend on. Ideal candidates bring strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, a high school diploma, 2 years of technical training, and 8–10 years of hands-on experience with industrial equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Inspect Returned Equipment:

• Evaluate actuator mechanical subassemblies by visually checking for signs of excessive wear or other mechanical issues.
• Interpret schematics to trouble shoot electrical deficiencies using multimeters, hipot testers, and custom functional test equipment.

Document and Process Deficiencies:

• Electronically record all identified issues to support quoting and subsequent repair job creation.

Repair and Refurbishment:

• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs and refurbish actuators to restore them to like-new condition.
• Validate completed repairs using final line test equipment to ensure they operate per original specifications.

On-Site Commissioning and Service:

• Travel to customers’ facilities to commission new equipment by verifying the mechanical installation is correct and checking the customers’ power and signal connections within the actuators.
• Operate installed actuators to confirm connected equipment operates without issue.
• Conduct general service work, including troubleshooting, replacement of motors, control assemblies, transformers, electronic chassis, and digital control modules.

On-Site Reporting and Compliance:

• Document all work performed on-site, including daily travel time and service hours.
• Attend customer required safety training sessions, either online or in person, prior to site visits.

Requirements:

 Professional and Personal Requirements:

• Ability to read schematics
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing and testing electro-mechanical equipment
• Willingness to travel approximately 2-4 times per month
• Must be willing to drive (rental car provided) or fly to customer facilities on short notice
• Ability to work with customer’s representative in a safe and professional manner
• Ability to follow worksite instructions and procedures
• Complete site-specific training requirements in advance or on site as required
• Proficient in general shop mathematics
• Methodical and detail oriented and able to work independently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Predictable and reliable attendance is required

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma 
• 2 year technical degree in electronics with 10 years of work-related experience.  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time. 
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. on occasion. 
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to work outdoors in cold and warm weather
• Indoor work environment includes regular exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and hearing protection. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, Pennsylvania, or local law. 

Location: Newtown, PA

Description:

Company Overview:

Founded in 1936 and proudly 100% employee-owned, Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. (Beck Electric Actuators) engineers best-in-class electric actuators that deliver unrivaled precision and durability in demanding process environments. From power generation to water treatment, steel, pulp & paper, cement, and petrochemical plants worldwide, our innovative solutions and legendary direct-factory support keep critical operations running at peak performance. Headquartered in Newtown, PA, Beck continues to set the industry standard for control you can count on. 

Role Summary

The Senior Business Systems & Data Analyst is a hands-on, cross-functional position responsible for optimizing core business systems and analytics at Harold Beck & Sons. Supporting the company’s mission of delivering precise, reliable, American-made industrial actuators, this role partners with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Sales to translate business needs into scalable, data-driven solutions. Serving as a key technical and analytical partner, the role drives continuous improvement, improves data quality and system performance, and evaluates emerging technologies—including AI/ML—to advance digital transformation in a manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Business Systems

• Contribute directly to the ongoing effectiveness and optimization of core business systems, including Epicor Kinetic ERP, Salesforce CRM, and other supporting systems.
• Work directly with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Sales to understand requirements and translate them into structured and scalable solutions. 
• Support and project manage system upgrades, new module implementations, and process standardization efforts.
• Proactively explore and pilot new system features, workflows, and enhancements to improve performance, usability, and business value.

Data & Analytics

• Contribute directly to managing how data is sourced, transformed, and moved between systems—building queries, ETLs, and processes that support reliable analysis and reporting.
• Lead analytical efforts by collaborating with functional leaders to define requirements and transform business questions into actionable, data-driven solutions.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by providing data, analysis, and system support. 
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights for business decision-making, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for users across departments.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives through process mapping, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving activities. 
• Explore and evaluate AI/ML use cases relevant to business and manufacturing operations. 
• Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend practical applications. 

Requirements:

Professional Experience Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in business systems, enterprise applications, data analytics, or a similar hybrid role. 
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems in a discrete manufacturing environment. 
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as BOMs, routings, WIP tracking, production scheduling, and engineering change control. 
• Advanced experience building dashboards, reports, and data models using Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools. 
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis across multiple systems. 
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into system configurations, dashboards, and technical specifications. 
• Experience working cross functionally with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Sales. 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in clear business terms. 

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline required.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with MES, CRM, or PDM/PLM platforms in a manufacturing or engineering context. 
• Familiarity with API integrations, ETL tools, or data pipeline development. 
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving frameworks. 
• Experience supporting or evaluating AI/ML or advanced analytics use cases in an operational or manufacturing setting. 
• Knowledge of data governance, system administration, or master data management concepts. 

Physical Requirements:

• Office environment requiring ability to stand, sit and walk for extended periods.
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone 
• Use keyboard and read from computer, screen and reports
• Work environment includes regular exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and hearing protection.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, Pennsylvania, or local law.

Location: Newtown, PA