Composite Technician - Military veterans preferred

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT), we're on the cutting edge of innovation, and we're looking for a dynamic and dedicated Composite Technician to join our team. CCAT is a hub of applied technology, where we collaborate with leading-edge industrial companies, governmental agencies, and global manufacturing organizations to enhance competitiveness and drive technological advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating cutting-edge Ingersoll/Kuka KR460 robot arm for composite parts layup.
• Installing and removing tooling from the robot.
• Conducting setup procedures such as tool and laser projector alignment.
• Performing visual inspections and rework of fiber-placed plies.
• Troubleshooting any issues that arise during the process.
• Managing layup tools and organizing layup programs.
• Operating the Aligned Vision Laserguide2 projection system, including programming and editing ply boundaries.
• Developing a strong understanding of the Siemens 840D control system.
• Documenting each layup for part tracing and record-keeping.
• Overseeing all processes related to composite component development in manufacturing.
• Modifying and repairing composite tooling.
• Conducting component testing, including various checks and inspections.
• Operating a range of equipment, including the Gerber Z1 cutting table, Aligned Vision Laserguide laser projector, ASC autoclave, and Wisconsin oven.
• Writing reports to document information from process data collection.
• Monitoring and performing Preventative Maintenance (PM) on designated equipment.
• Representing CCAT at meetings, workshops, events, and ACTC tours.

Qualifications:

• Technical School completion or Associate Degree in manufacturing, technology, or engineering.
• Certified Composites Technician (CCT) Program completion is preferred but not required. Total experience can be considered for degree substitution.
• 2-4 years of hands-on working experience with composite materials is preferred.
• Proficiency in autoclave processing of composites.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical drawings, and technical reports.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• While not required, experience in milling and lathe operation, basic machining, automation, and exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies are desirable.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Strong report writing capabilities.