CAREERS
Beck manufactures the most highly regarded process control actuators available to industry. Our equipment is an integral part of the manufacturing processes at many world-renowned companies, and is used to improve efficiencies and reduce pollution. Our customer base includes many companies that are large household names, and whose stability helps ensure a strong future for Beck.
We are located in beautiful Newtown, PA. Top quality individuals have the opportunity to contribute to our growth and future success.
Open Positions
Administration Support - Receptionist ▸
Description:
Position Overview: We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive front office and departmental support, ensuring smooth daily operations across multiple functions. This role manages all incoming communications, including phone calls, visitors, and mail, while maintaining accurate logs and scheduling meetings. In addition, the position supports Purchasing, Administration, Customer Service, and Sales & Marketing teams through tasks such as creating job packets, processing invoices and payments, assisting with collections, assembling order folders, coordinating trade show materials, and maintaining data within the ERP system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Answering telephones, screening & directing calls, taking & relaying messages, maintaining & distributing call logs
- Welcoming & screening visitors entering facility, completing badging & sign-in/sign-out
- Ensuring knowledge of personnel whereabouts and maintaining exact and complete sign-in/sign-out procedures
- Sorting and processing all incoming mail & posting all outgoing mail
- Scheduling appointments and reserving conference rooms
- Performing support duties for Purchasing/Materials including creating complete Job packets
- Performing support duties for Administration including entering approved AP invoices into ERP system, collating & mailing of weekly AP checks
- Performing support duties associated with collections and payment reminder emails
- Performing support duties for Customer Service including assembling order folders, processing credit card purchases, and monthly customer surveys
- Performing support duties for Sales & Marketing including tradeshow registration and coordination
Requirements:
Education:
- High School Diploma
Experience & Other Requirements:
- Knowledge of standardized office practices, procedures, and record keeping methods
- Knowledge of customer service practices and principles
- Strong computer skills with the ability to learn specialized ERP software as needed
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and professional presentation
- Independently organize own work & set priorities to meet the requirements of the position
- Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously while working within deadline constraints
- Predictable and reliable attendance is required
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
Location: Newtown, PA
Apply NowSub-Assembler ▸
Description:
General Job Description:
- Complete complex 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.
- Assist with instructing and developing employees on sub-assembly operations.
- 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:
Education:
- High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent is required.
Experience & Other Requirements:
- 10 years of related mechanical or electrical assembly experience.
- 2 or more years 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 hypot testers.
- Must be proficient with soldering electrical / electronic components.
- Must be able to work independently from blue prints, 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.
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:
- Senior Sub-Assembler
- Final Assembler C
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Location: Newtown, PA
Apply NowField Service Technician ▸
Description:
Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Field Service Technician with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude to join our team. This role is critical to ensure the reliability and performance of repaired actuators and newly installed units at customer sites. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 2 years related technical training, and 8-10 years’ experience working on electro-mechanical equipment in an industrial setting.
Key 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:
Education:
- High School Diploma
- 2 year technical degree in electronics with 10 years of work related experience.
Experience & Other 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
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.
Location: Newtown, PA
Apply NowCNC Machinist ▸
Description:
General Job Description:
- 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:
Education:
- High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent is required.
- 2 year technical school degree or Completion of an Apprenticeship Program is preferred.
Experience & Other 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 blue prints, 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
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 B
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Apply NowProduct Manager ▸
Description:
Role Summary
Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Product Manager to be responsible for the strategic direction, roadmap, and lifecycle management of a portfolio of industrial electric actuators and their associated accessories. This role bridges the technical and commercial worlds, working closely with engineering, sales, marketing, operations, and customers to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that meet market needs and drive business growth. This position reports to the Director of Marketing & Application Engineering.
Primary Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap:
· Define and execute product strategies aligned with business goals and market trends.
· Develop, maintain, and lead the execution of a multi-year product roadmap for electric actuators, ensuring alignment with customer needs and technological advancements
Market & Customer Insight:
· Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify attractive market opportunities.
· Engage with customers, OEMs, and channel partners to gather voice-of-customer (VOC) insights and identify unmet needs
· Understand and map the customer journey and build processes that provide a robust UX focus
· Build product features and capabilities into product specifications to support a frictionless customer experience in utilizing Beck solutions
· Identify value propositions that support profitable growth.
Product Development & Lifecycle Management:
· Lead cross-functional teams through the product development process, from concept through launch and post-launch support.
· Ensure NPD projects are completed on-schedule and at product target cost.
· Manage product life cycle from introduction to end-of-life, including product enhancements, VAVE opportunities, quality improvement, and performance optimization.
· Maximize product backward compatibility and product migration paths to support 15+ year product life cycles.
Business Case & Financial Management:
· Develop business cases for new products and enhancements, including ROI and payback analysis.
· Monitor product line profitability and implement pricing strategies to meet margin targets.
Sales & Marketing Support:
· Collaborate with sales to develop go-to-market strategies, sales tools, and training materials.
· Support key customer engagements, technical sales efforts, and trade shows.
· Collaborate with marketing communications to develop product positioning, messaging, and promotional materials.
Technical & Application Expertise:
· Serve as an internal expert on actuator technologies, applications, and industry-specific requirements (e.g., NEMA ratings, IP ratings, torque specs, control interfaces).
· Support engineering in defining product specifications and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
· Ensure products meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
Requirements:
Candidate Profile
Professional and Personal Requirements
· Resilience and adaptability remaining composed under pressure and adjusting strategies and tactics in response to market shifts.
· 8+ years of experience in product management, engineering, or technical marketing in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
· Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems, industrial process control, or related technologies.
· Rudimentary knowledge of control theory and trends in industrial process control
· Proven ability to lead complex projects and cross-functional teams.
· Data driven and process oriented.
· Analytical and financial skills.
· Customer-centric mindset.
· Technical acumen in electro-mechanical system.
· History of results-driven execution
· Experience with Project Management, PLM tools, ERP systems, and Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.
· Experience working with customers in water/wastewater, power generation, steel, pulp/paper, or mining industries is highly desirable.
· Excellent communication, listening, and structured problem-solving skills.
· 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 mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics Engineering
· MBA or equivalent business experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
· Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
· Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods.
· Regular exposure to industrial plant environments requiring personal protective equipment
· Ability to travel, as necessary.
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.
Location: Newtown,
Apply NowContinuous Improvement Champion ▸
Description:
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.
- Champion 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.
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Apply NowCNC Machinist- 2nd Shift - Milling Experience Highly Desired ▸
Description:
General Job Description:
- 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:
Experience & Other 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 blue prints, 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.
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
Location: Newtown, PA
Apply NowSend Resume
Resumes can be sent to
careers@haroldbeck.com or mailed to:
Harold Beck & Sons, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
11 Terry Drive
Newtown, PA 18940
Qualified candidates will be contacted.
Harold Beck & Sons Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
