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8 0 S T U F F • F a l l 2 0 1 8 S T U F F M a d e I n C T . c o m Timothy Delaney "Skills you need in manufacturing include math, communication and patience … learn as much as possible." www.rafhdwe.com Address: 95 Silvermine Rd., Seymour, CT 06483 Full-time employees: 137 Year founded: 1975 Vice President & General Manager: Chris Thomas C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E POSITION: CNC Set-Up Operator AGE: 40 SCHOOL: Seymour High School YEARS AT COMPANY: 13 Opening the doors for new opportunities on the world's fastest screw machines Creating quality products lead to rewarding training and advancement Manufacturing holds exciting new learning opportunities Standoffs, spacers, handles and ferrules, male/female standoffs, captive screws, retainers, jackscrews, precision shoulder screws, thumb screws, thumb nuts, swage standoffs, insulating washers, anti-rotation swage standoffs, swaging tools and plastic circuit-board supports. All products can be supplied in American standard and metric dimensions. RAF sells to a variety of industries, including computers, telecommunications, medical, entertainment and military/ aerospace. The company is always looking for qualified Davenport set-up and operators to add to the existing team, along with Swiss CNC and Hydromat operators. RAF offers a registered apprenticeship program with the State of Connecticut, generally ranging in length from one to four years. At completion, the Department of Labor provides a portable training credential. RAF offers a 401(k) program administered by Fidelity Investments that provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 4 percent of employees' contributions. These benefits become available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. The company donates to local sports teams; partners with local technical schools and provides scholarship money; and supports local veterans and The Wounded Warrior program, local police and fire departments, and local Knights of Columbus. RAF recycles cardboard, machine and cutting oil, electronic components and uses recycled material for packing parts. P R O D U C T S M A R K E T S / C U S TO M E R S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T E N V I R O N M E N TA L A W A R E N E S S I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M RAF ELECTRONIC HARDWARE RAF is the nation's leading supplier of electronic hardware components and handles. RAF designs and manufactures precision metal components using the latest technologies and offers in-house finishing and plating. Products are marketed through the RAF website and print catalogs and are primarily sold through a global network of distributors. M A N U FA C T U R E R P R O F I L E S