R&T Manufacturing Technician

albanyjobs; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International in Rochester, NH is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to support the development of proof-of-concept demonstrators and prototypes. You will set up equipment, perform autonomous maintenance, and work across weaving/injection processes under engineering guidance.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, prior manufacturing experience (aerospace or composites a plus), and the ability to read engineering instructions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment (aerospace or composites a plus).
• Preferred 5 years of relevant experience in weaving/injection processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing operations to produce proof-of-concept demonstrators and prototypes.
• Set up equipment per engineering instructions.
• Execute daily autonomous maintenance and start-up activities.
• Interface between engineering and manufacturing; communicate observations clearly.
• Assist in process capability studies and equipment installations/validations.
• Support investigation and implementation of new equipment/processes as required.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Cross-functional communication

Education

High School diploma

GED equivalence

Tools

Weaving/Injections

Job description

Work Schedule

5X8 2nd Shift = Monday-Friday 2:45-10:45 pm

Responsibilities

In performing their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to adhere to Albany’s current values: Albany Wins Together, Count on Each Other, Own Your Actions, Care About Each Other, and Share Your Enthusiasm. Safety must always come first; we never compromise on safety for the sake of achieving anotherobjective. Employees are also responsible for the health and safety of themselves and each other.

• Perform manufacturing operations associated with producing proof of concept demonstrators and prototypes.

• Use advanced weaving/injection knowledge and critical thinking to produce as designed concepts per engineering instructions.

• Use diagnostic and communication skills to be the interface between engineering and manufacturing. Must have the ability to communicate what has been experienced and or seen.

• Accurately and efficiently set up equipment per engineering instructions.

• Execute daily autonomous maintenance and start-up activities.

• Perform unconventional or highly prototypical processes.

• Assistin developing improvement methods and practices to increase predictability safely. Accurately complete/create documentation associated with development processes. Attention to detaila must. Reflect reality of what has been done.

• Performtimelyandaccuratetransactions of workflow in ERP system.

• Assistin performing required process capability studies, equipment installation qualifications, and process validation.

• Assistin the investigation and implementation of new equipment, process and products asrequired.

• Active participant on R&T teams /audits such as Safety Team or Job Hazard analysis.

• Utilize RCCA tools.

• Comply withall company policies and procedures including safety regulations, personal protective equipment requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and Good Manufacturing Procedures

• Responsible for upkeep of development areas and provide a clean and safe work environment.

• Review all documentation, assembly, inspection, test, packaging procedures and provide feedback

• Other duties as assigned

SupervisoryResponsibility

No

Qualifications/Characteristics

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent

• Previousexperience working in a manufacturing environment (aerospace or composites a plus).

• Preferred 5 years of relevant experience in our processes (Weaving /Injection)

• Ability to read and interpret engineering instructions.

• Physical demands of the jobinclude:stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, light lifting (up to 25 pounds), grasping, hearing, visual acuity, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing,fingeringand climbing

• Must be able tooperateacross multiple platforms/Processes

Working Conditions

Indoor production environment, adequatelightingand comfortable temperatures. Occasional exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts. Ability to work 24/7 schedule and be available as business situationsrequired, overtime dependent on business need.

Physical requirements

• Frequently positions sheets of material onto molds and/or manually sands parts,etc…

• Frequent repetitive hand movements, use of hand tools – pliers, sanders, scissors,etc…

• Frequently remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time

• Must be able to detect and recognize visual differences between materials or parts,etc…

• Frequently moves molds and parts >25lbsbetweenworktablesand carts

Nothing in this document restricts Albany International from revising, modifying, or adding to the responsibilities, requirements, or duties described herein at any time, with or without notice.