At KEEL, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team across various roles.

From precision machinists and fabrication specialists to quality assurance engineers and project managers, we offer opportunities to work on innovative, mission-critical projects. Ideal candidates are those who value quality, safety, and collaboration, and are passionate about building a better future. Join us to work on projects that have a global impact while growing your career in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

We believe safety is a cultural attitude and the only way to do business. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment through continuous improvement of our safety standards and practices. Our safety program includes regular training, risk assessments, and the implementation of state-of-the-art safety technologies.

• Comprehensive safety training for all employees
• Regular audits and inspections
• Emergency response planning and drills
• Commitment to zero harm and continuous safety improvement

KEEL is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a strong company culture. We believe that when we hire people from all walks of life, it improves our innovation and drives our success. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work. We promote and ensure opportunities for all employees.

Whether it’s large or small, for land or for sea, or even space, we can build it. It’s what we do. It’s where we excel. Because we’re builders.

Some of us build with our hands. Some build with our ideas.Together we build a name for our team. A name that will be judged by what we build.

Whether it’s working at scale on a priority project for the Navy or delivering a unique solution with business velocity. It’s a name that means precision, reliability and quality. A name that means we’re doing our part to help protect this nation and support our warfighters. A name that means we’re contributing to global security.

From the partners we do business with to the talent we recruit; they all want to work with people they can trust. People that can help them succeed. People who are going to give them the best outcomes. Together we’re building a reputation of doing just that by doing what we do best.

We build. We build a culture where safety always comes first. Full stop. Because at the end of the day we all have loved ones counting on us to get home. Safely. We build careers by being the company that focuses on our team members, setting you up for success and giving you opportunities. We build results through accountability, lifting each other up and working as a team. We build trust by doing what we say, when we say we’re going to do it. We build confidence by always doing the right thing, even when no one’s watching. We build through listening and engagement, not just when it’s convenient, but when it’s needed most. In doing so, what we build ends up building us.

Since 1962, we have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products and services across a variety of industries. We have evolved into a multi-faceted enterprise spanning heavy steel fabrication, advanced machining, and defense contracting.

From humble beginnings in Charleston, SC, and a small tool and machine shop in Merrill, MI, we have grown to support critical national programs including nuclear navy construction, military vehicle production, and submarine contracts. Now as KEEL, our legacy of craftsmanship, innovation and excellence continues, as we bring over 60 years of experience to new challenges in vessel construction, maintenance, and beyond.

We are leaders in precision steel fabrication, machining, and advanced manufacturing, delivering innovative solutions for mission-critical industries, from land to sea and even space. At KEEL, we revolutionize how complex steel structures are built, from heavy fabrication to custom machining. Our comprehensive capabilities, including large-scale fabrication, advanced manufacturing processes, and meticulous planning, support high-quality integration across projects. Certified by AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and NAVSEA, we proudly serve the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and commercial customers with unwavering dedication to quality, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Our team is also skilled at building lasting partnerships founded on trust and excellence. With a commitment to engineering excellence, we drive custom solutions that meet the stringent requirements of industries ranging from aerospace to maritime defense. At KEEL, we build because it’s what we do best—and what we build, builds us.