Concrete Additive Construction Technician

If you want to accelerate your career growth and are passionate about applying your expertise to solve problems of national importance, then we have an amazing opportunity for you! You will be able to achieve your personal and professional goals in an environment that emphasizes and rewards the entrepreneurial spirit. Not only will you solve challenging core problems, you’ll be able to grow your career in an exciting environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration with a wide range of related disciplines.

ARA’s Integrated Products Division is seeking a Concrete Additive Construction Technician. If you are ready to join a dynamic team, please apply!

In this position we’re looking for a hands-on person that can assist in operation and testing tasks related to concrete additive construction. Experience with real-world 3-dimensional concrete printing as well as the ability to setup, operate and clean machinery effectively is a plus! Our ideal candidate will have field and laboratory experience and be able to provide operational recommendations to optimize the overall printing system functionality. The right candidate must have the flexibility to be able to work in both an office and shop space settings and be able to travel.

This position will require the setup and operation a 3-dimensional concrete printing machine and supporting equipment. You’ll develop an understanding of the overall printer design, its concept of operations, and the ability to execute and test prototype shape development. You’ll gain experience safely and effectively operating a concrete printer and its supporting equipment.

The goal of this multi-year additive construction program will be to advance the prototype system and material capabilities to complete designed structures both in controlled and field environments. The operator must be able to keep documentation and findings and effectively communicate to program staff and provide feedback on future updates to the program.

What you’ll do as a Concrete Additive Construction TechnicianA progression of testing will be assigned to setup, operate, and disassemble the printer and associated equipment.Effectively communicate feedback and findings from use of the concrete printing system.Concrete mixture testing, review overall system functions, and operate computer and control interfacesAs an operator and trainer, you will facilitate and provide modifications to be considered for printed concepts based on testing and findings.Assembly of electronic and hardware components. Functional testing and troubleshooting, documentation, and feedback reporting.Work with a team of engineers and technicians on a range of projects - robotics, security, and geoscience.Concrete Additive Construction Technician RequirementsKnowledge of 3-dimensional concrete printing equipment and operation.Experience with concrete construction and associated equipment to include specialized concrete material mixing and handling.High School diploma with 5-6 years of experience.Knowledge of mechanical and electrical assemblies and troubleshooting.Prior use and practice of safe handling of hand and power toolsAbility to work independently as well as with a teamProfessionalismAttention to detailGeneral computer skillsConcrete Additive Construction Technician PreferencesExperience executing concrete quality assurance testing for material mixtures.Experience with G-code program loading – capability to monitor and adjust preprogrammed shapes being printed.An ability to interpret schematics and drawings for designed and purchased equipment.Company & Division Information

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,100 employee-owners and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees contributions not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please apply at careers.ara.com