Prototype Manufacturing Technician – Weaving & Injection

Albany International Corp.; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International Corp. is seeking a manufacturing operator to support proof-of-concept runs and prototypes on the evening shift. You will run weaving and injection processes, interpret engineering instructions, and communicate findings to engineering and production teams.

You will also set up equipment, perform routine maintenance, document development steps, and operate within ERP systems. Candidates with aerospace or composites exposure and strong safety focus are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace or composites is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing operations to produce proof of concept demonstrators and prototypes.
• Use weaving and injection knowledge to follow engineering instructions.
• Communicate findings between engineering and manufacturing clearly.
• Set up equipment per engineering instructions accurately.
• Execute daily autonomous maintenance and start-up activities.
• Assist in development of improvement methods for safety and reliability.
• Complete documentation of development processes with attention to detail.
• Record workflow transactions in the ERP system.
• Support process capability studies, installation qualifications, and validations.
• Assist in investigating new equipment, processes and products as required.
• Participate in Safety Team and job hazard analyses.
• Utilize RCCA tools and comply with all safety procedures.
• Maintain clean and safe development areas and provide feedback on procedures.
• Review documentation, assembly, inspection, test, and packaging procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Weaving

Injection

Read engineering drawings

ERP experience

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Albany International Corp. is seeking a manufacturing operator to support proof-of-concept runs and prototypes on the evening shift. You will run weaving and injection processes, interpret engineering instructions, and communicate findings to engineering and production teams.

You will also set up equipment, perform routine maintenance, document development steps, and operate within ERP systems. Candidates with aerospace or composites exposure and strong safety focus are preferred.