R&D Technician — First Shift: Prototyping & Precision

CompoSecure, L.L.C.; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and vis

FSA/HSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Annual bonus opportunities

Employee assistance program

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

CompoSecure, a GPGI business, is seeking an R&D Technician to execute manufacturing operations on prototype and research samples under the Prototype Supervisor. You will document equipment parameters, recipes, and key attributes for completed operations.

You will perform machine set-ups, laminations, laser engraving, inkjet, CNC milling, inspection, and packing, while coordinating with the prototype group and supporting research engineers as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of work experience.
• Associate degree in related field preferred.
• Enthusiastic attitude, flexible to new or changing circumstances, professional demeanor, sensitive to client needs, self-motivated, creative and innovative.
• Ability to function as an active team member with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to self-check own work.
• Task oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for own actions.
• Capable of understanding and carrying out oral and written directives.
• Computer literacy including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Use of precision measuring tools such as micrometers and caliper

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing functions on research and prototype orders.
• Independently execute machine set-up, shut down, and changeover; tacking; lamination; laser engraving; material prep; industrial inkjet; laser cutting; precision leveling; CNC milling/engraving; stamping and embedding; final inspection and packing.
• Understand expectations of work instruction set and document all parameters and processes for future repeatability.
• Ensure high quality of all products while verifying accuracy of settings.
• Record processing/quality issues and resolutions; elevate concerns to manager as needed.
• Coordinate with other team members within the prototype group.
• Identify and understand various materials used in build; assist research engineers as required.
• Maintain inventory and retain control; update project status tracking software; assist production when necessary.
• Engage in safety and cleanliness programs; operate assigned equipment safely; perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

3+ years experience

Enthusiastic attitude

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Micrometers

Caliper

Job description

CompoSecure, a GPGI business, is seeking an R&D Technician to execute manufacturing operations on prototype and research samples under the Prototype Supervisor. You will document equipment parameters, recipes, and key attributes for completed operations.

You will perform machine set-ups, laminations, laser engraving, inkjet, CNC milling, inspection, and packing, while coordinating with the prototype group and supporting research engineers as needed.