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Electrician

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Manufacturing

Aurora, CO | Manufacturing | Full-Time

$31 - $36/hour

Comptek Technologies, LLC

Comptek Technologies (Comptek) is a leading provider of wireless infrastructure solutions integral to the deployment of high speed 5G networks and IoT technologies for smart connected cities. We design and manufacture concealment poles, streetlight structures and wireless equipment shrouds that meet the requirements of technology providers, while preserving a community’s aesthetic qualities and character.

Our vision is one of connecting people and communities with innovative, well-designed infrastructure that supports emerging and next generation technologies to improve public safety and quality of life. We design, engineer, and manufacture all Comptek products in the United States. Our infrastructure solutions support multi-use technologies, including small cells, IoT devices and emerging technologies. Our clients are the major wireless operators, national utilities, and cities. We are a member of Qualcomm’s Smart City Accelerator Program and actively participate in thought leadership within our industry. The company has received numerous awards including Inc. 5000, Deloitte Fast 50 in Colorado and Fast 500 in US and was recognized as by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development as one of 50 Companies to Watch in Colorado.

Comptek is ISO 9001:2015 certified and a member of the Aero Wireless Group. A leader in innovation, it has served the ever-changing demands of the telecom and the needs of urban and rural communities for over 20 years.

Our Culture

We value professional development, respect for each other’s contributions, and meeting or exceeding our client’s expectations. We foster open communication and understand the importance of innovation and industry participation to the success of our partners and company.

Job Description

The Electrician will be responsible for installation and maintenance of the electrical wiring, fixtures and systems in small cell 5G smart poles (also referred to as concealment poles). This includes installing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex electrical control, power, and other systems. Candidate must be able to read electrical schematics and work from technical drawings, as well as adhere to specific rules that pertain to code, functionality, and safety. To perform in this role, candidate must have completed a formal apprenticeship and see color to discern National Electric Codes (NEC) compliant color-coded wiring. A valid electrician’s license is required. The position is in Aurora, Colorado.

Required Experience

  • 4+ years of experience in electrical work required

  • Experience in manufacturing assembly preferred

  • Successful completion of formal apprenticeship

Job Responsibilities

  • Install and repair electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in small cell 5G smart poles.

  • Install conduits/pipes into small cell 5G smart pole for electrical wires and cables.

  • Place and connect wires them to circuit breakers, outlets, transformers, and other system components.

  • Ensure piping complies with electrical codes.

  • Install circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connect wiring to them.

  • Connect electrical systems to powerlines to provide electricity to small cell smart pole.

  • Test electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation.

  • Inspect electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed.

  • Inspect electrical installations and equipment to ensure safety, functionality, and compliance with national, state, and local codes.

  • Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning electrical equipment.

  • Replace conduit and wiring as needed.

  • Replace circuit breakers as needed.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

  • Ability to read electrical schematics

  • Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring

  • Ability to use hand tools and power tools

  • Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment

  • Competent written and oral communication skills

  • Fluent in written and spoken English

  • Results orientated and organized with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines

  • Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills; numerically astute with proven problem-solving skills

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Proactively contributes to the team

  • Self-motivated; can easily adapt to rapidly changing situations and environments

  • Competent in algebra and other math skills

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

Professional Certificates

  • Completion of formal apprenticeship and valid electrician’s license required

Compensation:

  • Competitive compensation

Employee Benefits:

  • Individual and family health benefits package

  • Employer matching 401K program

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Strategic Sourcing Manager

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Manufacturing

Aurora, CO | Manufacturing | Full-Time

$130,000 - $150,000

General Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is a highly visible, strategic position responsible for identifying new sources of supply and developing relationships with the current supply base to enhance the negotiation and purchasing of goods, materials, and services to meet Company operational requirements. This includes supplier selection, on-boarding, contract negotiation, and cost estimating. The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for ongoing management of purchasing strategy and activity and for ensuring optimal supplier performance and price. The manager develops and implements an in-source and outsourcing process, develops the supply base to meet it, and ensures the organization is operating in line with the objectives of the business to add value, mitigate supply chain risk and deliver cost savings. This requires developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships and managing the development of contracts, contractual relationships, and contract management to deliver continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services by the supply base. The Strategic Sourcing Manager works alongside the senior management team in contributing to overall business objectives.

Essential Job Functions

The following represents a representative sample of essential functions and responsibilities for the position. This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required by the position and business
  • Create and implement best practice purchasing vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve business performance
  • Ensure purchasing strategies and processes meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets, which enables company to function and compete effectively in the market to include terms and conditions, supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalization of supply chain solutions, including vendor managed inventory, supplier consignments, and safety stock
  • Manage supplier relationships, and negotiate with key suppliers at a senior and strategic level
  • Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders, if appropriate
  • Craft negotiation strategies, and close deals with optimal terms
  • Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
  • Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
  • Develop an overall vendor base, which creates and sustains a competitive advantage utilizing global market exploitation, leveraging spends and leveraging technologies
  • Develop, implement and maintain a supplier relationship and evaluation process to measure effective supplier performance and compliance
  • Work closely with research and development to source new and alternative raw materials
  • Mentor and coach Buyers and Assistant Buyers to enhance career and professional development 
  • Work collaboratively and negotiate and engage with stakeholders and suppliers on new projects, supplies and initiatives, and advise of impact of any change on purchasing and production activities
  • Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials, and advise others of any impact
  • Attend meetings and update others on issues or concerns, particularly when a risk could prevent the company in meeting customer demands or where there are overcapacity concerns
  • Support product change requests, and review and communicate impact on strategic capacity plans
  • Build, maintain and manage supplier and internal relationships, and ensure good communications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Dependable
  • Detail-oriented
  • Fluent in both written and spoken English
  • College level business math skills
  • ISO 9001 Overview Training
  • Exhibits a high degree of self-awareness
  • Analytical, numerically astute with proven problem-solving skills
  • Proactively contributes to the team.
  • Resilient, Self-Motivated, Commercially, and financially aware with strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Knowledge of Project Coordination and Logistics 
  • External Client Relations
  • Strategic Purchasing/Contracts at a Management Level
  • MS Office (in particular, Excel with pivot table skills), ERP (Epicor is plus), PDX, MS Teams

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or related field 

    MBA (preferred)

  • CPP/CPPM Certification (preferred)
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Shipping & Receiving Associate

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Manufacturing

Aurora, CO | Manufacturing | Full-Time

$18 -21/hour

General Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated individual for our Aurora facility who thrives in a fast-paced environment, working with multiple projects. The Shipping & Receiving Associate is responsible for the receipt, confirmation and coordination of all procured parts. The Shipping & Receiving Associate is expected to execute receiving activities, including loading and unloading of goods, the receipt and confirmation and hand-off of receiving documentation, physical inventory, allocation of parts, and coordinating with the procurement/manufacturing team on fulfillment of manufacturing order activities. The Shipping & Receiving Associate is an essential position within the operational team contributing to the fulfillment of 4G/5G concealment poles, hybrid poles, shrouds and other concealment infrastructure required for small cell deployments and wireless technologies.  

Essential Job Functions

The following represents a representative sample of essential functions and responsibilities for the position. This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required by the position and business
  • Evaluate deliveries of goods against Purchase Orders for quantities, revision level and other requirements 
  • Perform physical and electronic transactions of receipts 
  • Ensure items received are placed in proper locations and transacted correctly in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system 
  • Maintain part inventory locations 
  • Pick and load goods  
  • Package products in a manner that adequately protects materials in shipment and storage 
  • Initiate and complete picking and shipping transactions. 
  • Assist in the organization of manufacturing floor 
  • Complete tasks in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 procedures and work instructions 
  • Accomplish other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent attention to detail in the scope of receiving, verifying and allocating parts 
  • Able to read, interpret and understand engineering drawings and specifications 
  • Good collaboration, teamwork and communication skills 
  • Understanding of ISO 9001:2015  
  • Participation in CIP 
  • Effective Communications 
  • Self-Motivated, Able to Prioritize, Good Organizational Skills, Seeks Feedback, Aware of Self, Able to Follow Instructions 
  • Strong Math Skills 
  • Basic Computer Skills, MS Office 

Education and Experience

  • 3+ years’ work in inventory management, receiving or other applicable experience (required)

  • Experience transacting in ERP software/system  (Preferred) 

  • High School diploma (required) or associates degree (preferred)  

  • Familiar with material handling equipment (required) and forklift certified (preferred)

  • Forklift certified (preferred)

  • ISO 9001:2015 experience a plus

     

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Senior Material Planner

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Manufacturing

Aurora, CO | Manufacturing | Full-Time

$90,000 - $110,000

General Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated individual for our Aurora facility who thrives in a fast-paced environment, working with multiple projects and interdisciplinary teams. The Senior Material Planner ensures that the supply of materials meet the production schedule and minimum stock levels to ensure operational and production continuity. Able to deliver efficient, effective, and flexible solutions to meet production requirements. Maintains strong relationships both internally and externally to ensure supply of materials meets requirements. Decisions and results have an impact on the function and their success. The Senior Material Planner may take responsibility for ensuring materials are available for a complete section or for a more technically complex aspect of the production process. Individuals in this position may have people and budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

The following represents a representative sample of essential functions and responsibilities for the position. This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required by the position and business
  • Schedule and control the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum stock levels
  • Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of fit
  • Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions
  • Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries
  • Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule
  • Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production
  • Actively contribute to the development and support of material planning processes and benchmark against best practice and review ways to make continuous improvements
  • Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets and support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas of improvement
  • Ensure any Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system or IT system that is in place is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required
  • Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy
  • Monitor and control inventory levels against agreed target levels
  • Minimize obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability
  • Support inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy
  • Create regular statistical reports and analysis and update others in the organization

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Mentor and coach Planners, Buyers and Assistant Buyers to enhance their career and professional development
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan, and facilitate on-time materials to the production line as and when required, avoiding disruption to production
  • Work with cross functional teams to deliver effective solutions
  • Create and issue forecasts to suppliers
  • Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands
  • Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time
  • Design, develop and implement processes and work with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support assessment and sourcing of suppliers in conjunction with members of the purchasing team
  • Support supplier meetings and negotiations to ensure demand for materials is met
  • Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance in conjunction with members of the purchasing team
  • Work collaboratively and support negotiations and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, supplies and initiatives and advise of impact of change on supply chain availability and production activities
  • Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact
  • Attend meetings and update others on issues or concerns, particularly when there is a risk which could prevent the company meeting customer demands or where there are over capacity concerns
  • Support product change requests and review and communicate the impact on strategic capacity and supply chain plans
  • Build, maintain and manage both supplier and internal relationships and ensure good communications
  • ISO 9001:2015 / Quality Management System
  • Seeks continuous improvement
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Strong negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Intermediate awareness and knowledge of manufacturing 
  • Knowledge of project coordination and logistics 
  • External client relations skills; ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally
  • Commercial and financial awareness, with a full understanding of the impact of failure with regards to business costs, production targets and fulfilment of customer orders
  • Results orientated and organized with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines
  • Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills; numerically astute with proven problem-solving skills
  • Project management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Exhibits a high degree of self-awareness
  • Proactively contributes to the team.
  • Resilient and self-motivated, can easily adapt to rapidly changing situations and environments
  • College level business math skills
  • MS Office (in particular, Excel with pivot table skills), ERP (Epicor is plus), Fishbowl, PDX, MS Teams

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Related Field

  • CPIM Certification (Preferred)

  • 7+ years’ experience in material planning roles, minimum 2 years in a senior role
  • 5+ years’ experience with ERP systems
  • Experience working in ISO 9001-2015 environment (or similar quality management system platform)
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Senior Buyer

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Manufacturing

Aurora, CO | Manufacturing | Full-Time

$90,000 - $110,000

General Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated individual for our Aurora facility who thrives in a fast-paced environment, working with multiple projects and interdisciplinary teams. The Senior Buyer purchases goods, materials, and services to ensure company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery. The Senior Buyer ensures continuity of supply. This role has greater responsibility and accountability than a Buyer and includes people management responsibilities. The Senior Buyer may take responsibility for a specific project or hold a larger scope of purchasing responsibility.

Essential Job Functions

The following represents a representative sample of essential functions and responsibilities for the position. This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required by the position and business
  • Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
  • Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems that may pose a risk or impact on business operations
  • Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
  • Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
  • Deliver briefs, updates, and reports as required
  • Develop creative and innovative procurement processes
  • Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
  • Negotiate contracts, improved prices, and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings, utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
  • Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities
  • Ensure a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
  • Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures, including ISO 9001:2015 quality management system standards
  • Explore alternate sources for goods and materials and collaborate with stakeholders on these improvement
  • Assess capabilities and quotations from potential suppliers
  • Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with company targets and requirements
  • Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers
  • Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, and/or invoice issues
  • Coordinate with inventory team, production planner, management, and expeditor, as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Dependable
  • Detail-oriented
  • ISO 9001:2015 / Quality Management System
  • Seeks continuous improvement
  • Strong communication skills
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Strong negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Able to use logical, systematic processes to achieve goals. Able to prioritize. Good organizational skills
  • Intermediate awareness and knowledge of manufacturing 
  • Exhibits a high degree of self-awareness
  • Analytical, numerically astute with proven problem-solving skills
  • Proactively contributes to the team
  • Resilient, self-motivated, commercially, and financially aware 
  • Knowledge of project coordination and logistics 
  • External client relations skills
  • Strategic Purchasing/Contracts at a Management Level
  • College level business math skills
  • MS Office (in particular, Excel with pivot table skills), ERP (Epicor is plus), Fishbowl, PDX, MS Team

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or Related Field (Preferred)

  • CPP/CPPM Certification (Preferred)
  • experience
  • 5+ years’ experience with ERP systems

  • 7+ years’ experience as buyer 

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Quality Technician

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Manufacturing

Aurora, CO | Manufacturing | Full-Time

$70,000 - $90,000

General Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated individual for our Aurora facility who thrives in a fast-paced environment, working with multiple projects and interdisciplinary teams. The Quality Technician inspects and tests incoming parts from supply chain companies and internally produced components/vehicles to meet the quality standards and systems required. The Quality Technician assists and supports the Quality Engineers by providing production expertise to resolve quality issues within the production operation. Ensures the product meets customer’s requirements (both internal and external) at each stage of its manufacturing process, carrying out relevant testing. Where required, takes corrective action to rectify non-conformance issues. Reports quality issues data, ensuring the Quality Management System (QMS) is adhered to at all stages. Able to pass Jaeger Near Vision Acuity Test, Color Perception (Ishihara Test), and Shades of Gray Test     

Essential Job Functions

The following represents a representative sample of essential functions and responsibilities for the position. This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required by the position and business
  • Carry out product tests and thorough independent final inspection of finished assemblies to defined procedures, formally reporting all defects
  • Responsible for checking, progressing and collating accurate build and inspection records
  • Provide technical support in the areas of machine pre-delivery inspection, receiving inspection, and production line quality support activities
  • Inspect and auditing of all components and all stages of the manufacturing process
  • Investigate any quality issues to identify root cause and raise appropriate corrective action paperwork and ensure issues are addressed and resolved
  • Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the QMS (ISO 9001:2015)
  • Support regular inspection meetings with representatives from appropriate departments to establish an action plan for improving build quality
  • Attend and report at regular improvement meetings, providing secure preventative actions to external and internal quality related concerns
  • Ensure all products flow through the inspection department
  • Ensure all incidents of non-conformance are recorded
  • Maintain the calibration system, ensuring all equipment is correctly calibrated
  • Assist the Quality Engineer with new product introduction
  • Manage manufacturing master drawings to ensure build standard control is maintained on assigned projects
  • Produce management feedback on performance in areas of responsibility
  • Carry out internal audits of other departments
  • Undertake special projects as required
  • Contribute to continuous improvement activities
  • Quality control of work by appropriate reviews
  • Support and participate in process improvement activities
  • Write simple reports and provide information to management
  • Achieve goals within budget
  • Plan projects or subtasks so they may be tracked and presented
  • Be aware and work to achieve the Key Performance Indicators 
  • Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions
  • Undertake continuous training and development
  • Participate in root cause analysis and resolving problems
  • Agree the approach to be taken to assigned tasks
  • Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Understanding of quality systems
  • Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
  • Lean Manufacturing knowledge
  • Understanding of ISO 9000:215 Requirements
  • Knowledge of measurement systems, tools, and techniques
  • Understanding of engineering drawings
  • Understanding manufacturing processes
  • Commercial and financial awareness with full understanding of how failure impacts business financials, customer satisfaction and future orders
  • Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
  • Planning and prioritizing activities
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to effectively communicate job requirements to employees.
  • Strong math ability, college level algebra or higher
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of health and safety practices
  • Team working skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Liaise and communicate with other departments

  • Support the engineers

  • MS Office, PDX, MS SharePoint, MS Teams

Education and Experience

  • Associates degree in technology field

  • Yellow or Better Lean 6 Six Sigma Certification (preferred)

  • ASQ CQI Certification

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Comptek Technologies’ concealment solutions meet the 4G/5G, RF transparency, maintenance, and future equipment needs of wireless carriers and utility providers while meeting the architectural and aesthetic appeal of urban planners.

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