CK Composites

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Our Purpose

At CK Composites, we are results-driven and process-focused, committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Join the team that is achieving sustainable, profitable growth by solving material science challenges in electrical insulation and electromagnetic spectrum applications.

What We Do

We are a manufacturer of highly engineered components used in a variety of markets including Electrical, Defense, Medical, and Transportation industries. The organization engineers and manufactures custom composite solutions from a variety of proprietary resin formulations, fiberglass reinforced plastic and densified laminated wood.

Why Work with CK Composites

Benefits

Working for a company that values personal and professional development, job security, competitive wages, outstanding benefits like a 401k, and embodies a respectful culture can offer numerous benefits to employees:

Competitive Wage

Competitive wages and opportunity to grow in the your knowledge and skills along with performance based incentives and bonuses to recognize your efforts.

Personal and Professional Development

The production of our artisan crafted components provides individual training, support, skill enhancement, career growth, and mentorship for learning new skills.

Outstanding Benefits

  • 75% Employer-Paid premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for Individual or Family
  • Employer-Paid Short Term (6 months) and Long Term Disability
  • Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to your annual base salary
  • Paid Time Off starts at 13 days annually plus an additional 9 holidays
  • 401K – 100% employer match up to 4% of your compensation
  • Additional available plans include Norton Identity Theft Protection and additional Life Insurance
  • Annual bonuses based on attained goals

Job Security

At CK Composites, job security is reinforced by our growing business and commitment to sustained success with our hand crafted specialty products, ensuring stability and confidence in our future prospects.

We Live Our Core Values

Respect for People is our Core Value allowing our work to be produced in an environment that drives the team members to do the right things for the right reasons.

Great Culture

A dedicated team at all levels and a rapidly expanding business fosters a great culture of success, pride, and teamwork.

CorE Values

A Culture of Respect

We are growing rapidly at CK Composites and building an exciting and vibrant culture around our Core Value of “Respect for People.” It creates a positive work environment, fosters customer loyalty, strengthens community relations, and promotes ethical business practices.

 

 Open Communication

 Commitment to Quality

  Environmental Sustainability

 Ethical Standards

 Innovation

 Safety and Compliance

 Environmentally Sustainability

Open Positions

Cast Resin Team Member

We are seeking front-line manufacturing team members to produce specialty components supporting the expansion of the electrical grid.  Our production line focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Hands on training provided to train in all phases of this process including mixing, casting, and finishing. CK Composites is seeking a Cast Resin Team Member to mix, cast and or finish components according to customer specifications.

Responsibilities:

  • Mix resins according to procedures for each product
  • Hand pour resin mixture into molds for specialty product demands
  • Create high pressure gel components through the detailed process of injection molding
  • Perform a variety of finishing processes for each specialty  component according to customers specifications
  • Perform your position with the highest levels of safety, quality, and adherence to demanding production schedules
  • Understand safety protocols, standard work, and machine operation within the cast resin manufacturing
  • Help to curate and drive a world-class culture making CK Composites the employer of choice among top talent in Western Pennsylvania
  • Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Ability to learn and understand our specialty process and apply detail-oriented attention to carry out the process
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Manufacturing experience is a plus
  • Candidates with military service and/or experience as a student-athlete are strongly encouraged to apply
  • This is a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in and capable of career progression

Generative AI & Digitalization Internship

We are seeking a highly motivated computer science and/or engineering intern to work on various digital transformation projects, leveraging generative AI to streamline operations, enhance organizational awareness, and accelerate adoption of AI-driven processes. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in exploring the intersection of AI, digital tools, and industrial manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

  1. Digital Transformation & AI Adoption
    • Work across multiple teams to identify opportunities for generative AI implementation.
    • Assist in digitalizing plant operations by creating AI-driven tools that automate tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
    • Develop AI-powered documentation processes, interviewing key personnel and using AI to generate structured outputs.
    • Explore AI applications for automating internal and external communications.
  2. Marketing & Content Creation
    • Generate new and derivative content in a ~3 month marketing sprint, primarily using social media.
    • Create and edit social media content (video and text-based) for platforms like LinkedIn.
    • Record and edit interviews (voice-to-text) for additional content creation and social engagement.
    • Develop a structured approach for content generation using AI tools, including voice narration, B-roll footage, and automated video editing.
  3. Quotation & Customer Engagement Tools
    • Assist in developing a Configurator Tool for generating and managing customer quotes.
    • Work on automating cost updates and integrating them into our systems.
    • Support the development of an AI-driven request-for-quote (RFQ) pipeline to streamline incoming customer inquiries and eliminate reliance on email-based requests.
  4. Process Documentation & Internal Systems Development
    • Help document critical business processes using AI-driven transcription and summarization.
    • Work with key stakeholders to map out processes for improved efficiency and clarity.
    • Assist in setting up plant signage to enhance communication and organization.
  5. KPI & Plant Data Visualization Projects
    • Assist in developing real-time KPI dashboards to provide visibility into plant operations.
    • Support experiments with data acquisition using iPads across the shop floor.
    • Work on integrating AI-generated insights into key decision-making processes.

Learning Outcomes & Value Proposition
This internship offers a unique opportunity to:

  • Gain hands-on experience implementing AI in a real-world industrial setting.
  • Work on high-impact projects that will shape CK Composites’ digital future.
  • Learn from industry experts and executives who are at the forefront of AI adoption.
  • Build a portfolio of AI-driven solutions that can be leveraged in future career opportunities.
  • Contribute to meaningful change and process optimization within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Technical background in computer science, engineering, or related field is preferred but not required.
  • Strong interest in AI, digital transformation, and industrial applications; Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across different teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong MS Excel capabilities are a plus. 
  • Basic experience in video editing, content creation, or social media also a plus.
  • Success will depend on their industriousness of the intern and ability to leverage technology effectively