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F a l l 2 0 1 9 • S T U F F 6 3 C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E S S T U F F M a d e I n C T . c o m Opening the doors for new opportunities on the world's fastest screw machines Daniel Machado It started out as just a part-time job, to have spending money for college. As time went on, I saw myself having a future at Tri-Star Industries, and quickly moved up. "Skills you need in manufacturing include math, communication and patience … learn as much as possible." POSITION: Quality Technician/Auditor AGE: 22 SCHOOL: Central Connecticut State University YEARS AT COMPANY: 4 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. 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 Threaded inserts for plastic applications, precision- machined components and compression limiters. Tri-Star's customer base consists of more than 500 companies from industries that include automotive, automotive after-market, computer, communications, electronics, hand tools, housewares, medical, military, sporting goods and toys. The company is always looking for qualified personnel for Davenport set up and operation, as well as CNC Swiss operators and Hydromat operators to add to the team. Tri-Star 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. 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 personnel for Davenport set up and operation, as well as CNC Swiss operators and Hydromat operators to add to the team. 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. C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S M A R K E T S / C U S TO M E R S M A R K E T S / C U S TO M E R S I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M P R O D U C T S P R O D U C T S Tri-Star Industries is a manufacturer of threaded inserts for plastic, compression limiters and precision screw machine products. At Tri-Star, the top priority is total customer satisfaction. The company does this with experienced personnel, the most advanced equipment and highly efficient production methods. www.tristar-inserts.com Address: 101 Massirio Dr., Berlin, CT Full-time employees: 40+ Year founded: 1991 Vice President & General Manager: Chris Thomas C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E