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F a l l 2 0 1 7 • S T U F F 6 5 C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E S JOINING TECHNOLOGIES Some amazing bands — and companies — begin in garages, as this one did in 1992. Those kind of big dreams, innovation and teamwork bred success at Joining Technologies, a company that provides advanced laser welding, electron beam welding, supply-chain management and machine-shop project work. The company also offers laser-cladding services — also known as laser metal deposition — and laser systems equipment to its valued clients across a range of industries. Joining Technologies' laser-welding services are used for joining a wide variety of metal components, such as fuel nozzles, semiconductors, aerospace battery cases and medical devices. Its laser- cladding services are used to apply protective coatings to metal components to mitigate corrosion and erosion. The company serves customers in the automotive, aerospace, medical device, defense, energy and firearms industries. Yes. Joining Technologies offers internships for engineering students as well as for production and quality- control positions. Interested students can apply through the company website, or through their school guidance/career office. After one year of employment, Joining Technologies will reimburse tuition for job-related educational programs to advance your career, including college courses. It also pays a shift differential for employees working second and third shifts. Joining Technologies believes strongly in community involvement. Just a few of the company's many activities include serving meals at the Springfield Rescue Mission, holding food drives and coat drives, hosting blood drives, and bi-weekly dress-down days — which benefit a variety of local nonprofits. "My first manufacturing job was as an engineering intern, and I have worked in manufacturing since graduating college. The capabilities of manufacturing can make or break a new product's success. It is very challenging, very competitive, and very rewarding work." P R O D U C T S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T www.joiningtech.com Address: 17 Connecticut South Dr., East Granby, CT 06026 Phone: 860-653-0111 Full-time employees: 114 Year founded: 1992 Additional Company Location: 15 International Dr., East Granby, CT President & CEO: Dave Hudson I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M ? POSITION: Manager of Operational Excellence AGE: 31 SCHOOL: Hofstra University YEARS AT COMPANY: 7 Alex Wilson C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E