Trident Maritime Systems Heavy Equipment Group

🔍At a Glance

Company Name: Trident Maritime Systems – Heavy Equipment Group
Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Shop Type: OEM Manufacturer / Defense Contractor
Industries Served: Marine, Defense, Naval Systems, Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
Typical Work: High-Mix, Low-Volume Production | Large Complex Fabrications & Weldments
Machining Capabilities: Horizontal Machining, Bridge Milling, Gantry Milling, 3-Axis, 4-Axis, 5-Axis Machining, Large-Part Machining
Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, High-Temperature Alloys, Exotic Alloys
Certifications: Defense Industry Manufacturing Standards and Customer-Specific Quality Requirements
Shift Environment: Multiple Shifts Available Including Weekday and Weekend Compressed Schedule

For more than 160 years, Trident Maritime Systems has supported critical marine and defense programs around the world. The Heavy Equipment Group in Rhinelander, Wisconsin specializes in the manufacturing and machining of large, complex fabricated structures, weldments, and mission-critical components used in demanding maritime and defense applications.

The Rhinelander operation combines skilled tradespeople, advanced CNC machining technology, and rigorous quality standards to deliver precision components that meet exact customer specifications. From large structural weldments to highly engineered machined assemblies, the team focuses on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Unlike many production-focused facilities, machinists here have the opportunity to work on complex, technically challenging projects where setup knowledge, problem-solving ability, and craftsmanship are valued every day.

Machinists at Trident Maritime Systems work on:

Part Types

• Large fabricated weldments
• Structural components
• Heavy equipment assemblies
• Marine and naval system components
• Defense-related manufactured products

Production Style

• High-mix, low-volume manufacturing
• Complex project-based work
• Large-part machining
• Precision fabrication support
• Long-term defense and maritime programs

Programming & Setup

• Full machine setups
• Program modifications and optimization
• Toolpath verification
• Collision analysis
• Advanced fixturing and workholding
• Blueprint interpretation and problem solving

Materials Machined

• Stainless Steel
• Aluminum
• Exotic Alloys
• High-Temperature Alloys
• Heavy fabricated weldments

• CNC Milling
• Horizontal Machining
• Bridge Milling
• Gantry Milling
• 3-Axis Machining
• 4-Axis Machining
• 5-Axis Machining
• Large-Part Machining
• Precision Weldment Machining
• Build-to-Print Manufacturing
• Marine & Defense Component Manufacturing

Multi-Axis & Advanced Machines

• Soraluce Horizontal 5-Axis Floor Bar
• SNK RB-4 Bridge Mill
• SNK RB-6 Gantry Mill
• HN80 Horizontal Machining Centers with Dual Pallet Changers

CNC Controls

• Heidenhain TNC-7 Controls
• Fanuc Controls

Material Handling Equipment

• Overhead Cranes
• Large-Part Rigging Systems

CNC Programming

• Fanuc Programming
• Heidenhain Programming
• M-Code & G-Code Editing

Manufacturing Support

• Toolpath Verification
• Collision Analysis
• Machine Setup Documentation
• Precision Inspection Processes

Trident Maritime Systems maintains strict quality standards supported by:

Quality Processes

• First Article Inspection
• In-Process Inspection
• Setup Verification
• Blueprint & Specification Compliance
• Precision Measurement Verification

Inspection Equipment

• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Indicators
• Precision Gauges
• Specialized Inspection Equipment

Working at Trident means operating in a process-driven environment where quality, safety, and precision are essential to every project.

Machinists choose Trident Maritime Systems because:

• Opportunity to support critical marine and defense programs
• Work on large, challenging, technically demanding projects
• Modern CNC equipment and large-part machining technology
• Stable long-term workload supporting established programs
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Team-oriented culture that values skilled tradespeople
• Diverse machining work that keeps every day interesting
• Affordable northern Wisconsin lifestyle with a significantly lower cost of living than many coastal manufacturing regions
• Multiple shift options available, including compressed weekend schedules with shift differentials up to 17%

For machinists looking to grow their skills in large-part machining, 5-axis machining, and defense manufacturing, Trident offers opportunities rarely found in traditional production environments.

Trident Maritime Systems – Heavy Equipment Group is currently hiring for:

• CNC Bridge Mill / Gantry Mill Machinist – SNK RB-4 & RB-6
• CNC Horizontal Machinist – HN80 Dual Pallet Changer
• 5-Axis CNC Machinist – Soraluce Floor Bar (Heidenhain TNC-7)

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at Trident Maritime Systems on hireCNC.

Located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, Trident Maritime Systems offers machinists the opportunity to build a rewarding career supporting marine and defense manufacturing while enjoying an affordable cost of living, strong community, and exceptional outdoor recreation.