Machining & Fabrication Technologist

Description

The Machining and Fabrication Technologist plays a critical role in operating industrial equipment for processes such as subtractive machining as well as for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of such operations. This position is vital to supporting a range of projects through hands‑on operation, development of operational procedures, completion of maintenance, execution of various non‑routine tasks, capture of quality measurements, and assistance in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.

This individual will be responsible, detail‑oriented, and highly collaborative, bringing a positive, can‑do attitude to every task. Passionate about solving problems and delivering results, the ideal candidate is curious about the intricacies of manufacturing processes and seeks continual learning and growth.

• Operate and maintain industrial equipment for processes such as machining.
• Fabricate fixtures and test setups via manual machine operation, welding, and assembly.
• Document and execute operational procedures to ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently.
• Accurately record operation and maintenance activities and maintain comprehensive documentation to track maintenance history.
• Create and execute preventive maintenance schedules to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes, identify technical problems, and implement solutions as part of a collaborative project team.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment and prevent accidents during maintenance and operation tasks.
• Work closely with team members to ensure operational and maintenance goals align with technical and research objectives, contributing to the overall success of the team.
• Handle technology and intellectual property subject to export control regulations, ensuring compliance with all requirements.

CCAM is the center of an ecosystem of collaboration with industry, government, and academia that is focused on helping manufacturers solve real world problems. CCAM works with its partners to develop and deploy new technologies that advance manufacturing and deliver business value. For many companies, joining CCAM can be the difference between being in front of new technology or behind the curve.

Our research focuses on building intelligence in manufacturing processes and systems by bringing experienced, multi‑disciplinary teams together with advanced digital systems and manufacturing process capabilities as well as new technology to solve industrial challenges. Whether through new process development, process improvement, new technology development and insertion, system integration and automation, or advanced analytics and AI development, our teams deliver real, usable results.

Active research threads include additive manufacturing, flexible and distributed manufacturing, adaptive automation, cooperative processing, advanced coatings systems, and intelligent repair and replacement through new technologies.

As an applied research center, CCAM has a very strong, multi‑disciplinary resident staff that includes research scientists and engineers, skilled industrial technologists, university faculty, and engineering interns and graduate students. These teams work collaboratively with one another as well as with partner organizations to build new and effective approaches to challenges. Our teammates are highly skilled and innovative problem solvers that are focused on delivering value to our customers every day.

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance plan options; eligible on first of month following date of hire.
• HRA – Health Reimbursement Account (employer funded, covers a portion of the medical deductible).
• FSA – Flexible spending Account (employee funded, pre‑tax).
• 401k Retirement Plan – Employer contributes 3% of base salary monthly; additional discretionary match up to 7.5% determined annually.
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability insurance (employer funded).
• 3 weeks paid vacation.
• 2 weeks paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement…