Production Controller I

Job overview

The Production Controller I role is onsite in Norfolk, VA, and is contingent on contract award. The stated expected pay rate is $22.70 per hour. The position supports the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center and LMR Technical Group’s Department of Defense missions. The role plans and tracks naval maintenance, repair, and modernization work from initial planning through certification. By coordinating technical documentation, inspections, quality checks, and communication among shipyard stakeholders, it supports compliant work packages and operational readiness.

What you'll do

• Manage repair and construction projects from initial design through final certification.
• Apply engineering principles and analyze hull, mechanical, electrical, piping, and structural systems.
• Plan and direct repair work, including contract preparation, cost estimates, and technical specifications.
• Install, repair, and modify high-security locking mechanisms and establish vessel keying systems.
• Conduct quality checks using precision tools, maintain schematics and equipment records, review reports and work requests, coordinate with planners, estimators, shop foremen, and engineers, and contribute to quality evidence, technical training, and leadership post-briefs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

production controller i

norfolk va

lmr technical group

naval maintenance

shipboard systems

work packages

quality assurance

secret clearance

u.s. citizenship required

$22.70/hr

contract award contingent

department of defense

high school diploma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k)
• veteran-friendly culture.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least eight years of hands-on shipboard systems technician experience, including knowledge of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual, Automated Work Requests, work packages, blueprints, and Navy technical manuals. A current or obtainable Secret clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain it. The position is contingent on contract award.

About the employer

LMR Technical Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.