R&T Manufacturing Technician

Albany International Corp.•Rochester, NH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing manufacturing operations for proof of concept demonstrators and prototypes. The technician will utilize advanced weaving/injection knowledge and critical thinking to produce concepts as designed per engineering instructions. A key aspect of the role is serving as the interface between engineering and manufacturing, requiring strong diagnostic and communication skills to convey experiences and observations. The position also involves setting up equipment, executing daily autonomous maintenance, performing unconventional processes, and assisting in developing improvement methods. Accurate documentation of development processes, timely transactions in the ERP system, and participation in process capability studies, equipment qualifications, and validations are also expected. The technician will assist in investigating and implementing new equipment, processes, and products, and will be an active participant in R&T teams and audits, utilizing RCCA tools. Compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations is mandatory, as is maintaining a clean and safe work environment in development areas. Reviewing and providing feedback on documentation, assembly, inspection, test, and packaging procedures is also part of the role. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or equivalent
Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment (aerospace or composites a plus).
Ability to read and interpret engineering instructions.
Physical demands of the job include: stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, light lifting (up to 25 pounds), grasping, hearing, visual acuity, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, fingering and climbing.
Must be able to operate across multiple platforms/Processes.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Assist in developing improvement methods and practices to increase predictability safely.
Accurately complete/create documentation associated with development processes. Attention to detail a must. Reflect reality of what has been done.
Perform timely and accurate transactions of workflow in ERP system.
Assist in performing required process capability studies, equipment installation qualifications, and process validation.
Assist in the investigation and implementation of new equipment, process and products as required.
Active participant on R&T teams /audits such as Safety Team or Job Hazard analysis.
Utilize RCCA tools.
Comply with all 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.