CCAM Machining & Fabrication Technologist

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 up to $5250.00 per year.

• Experience in manual machining.
• Experience in fabrication, welding, cutting or other hands-on manufacturing processes.
• Experience maintaining industrial equipment.
• Attention to detail in operating and maintaining equipment.
• Excellent documentation skills for creating operations reports/records and tracking maintenance history.
• Computer skills such as inputting and reviewing data in spreadsheets, word processing, email, etc.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment and components.
• Adherence to safety protocols in a technical or industrial setting.
• Must meet requirements for export control regulations, able to handle sensitive technologies and intellectual property.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to walk, stand, squat, and bend for long duration of time.
• Must be able to wear all other appropriate Personal Protection Equipment.

• Experience with CNC machining.
• 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing industry setting as a process operator, maintenance technician or similar role, demonstrating knowledge of machine operation, maintenance tasks and procedures.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills, including the ability to diagnose and solve complex technical issues.
• Basic understanding of electrical principles for diagnosing electrical systems and components.
• A continuous improvement mindset, actively identifying and implementing opportunities for improving processes and equipment reliability.
• Ability to create and update procedures for equipment operation and maintenance based on knowledge of processes and research goals.

Individual Traits Key to Success at CCAM:

• Approaches work with a collaborative, team-first mentality; positive, proactive, with a can-do attitude.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the application of research to manufacturing processes.
• Excels at problem definition; able to work effectively with open ended or ambiguous problems and/or applications.
• Self-driven and results-oriented, with a clear focus on high quality work performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, conveys ideas at both technical and non-technical levels; must be a good listener.
• Responsible and accountable; able to manage time, cost, and quality to meet project goals.
• Eager to gain new experience and learn new skills.