Composite Technician A

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced manufacturing is seeking a Composite Manufacturing Technician at their facility in Huntsville, AL. The role involves fabricating and assembling composite rocket motor hardware using various techniques and machinery, while also performing quality checks and maintenance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and up to 3 years of manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to operate various machinery and shop equipment.
• Knowledge of composite materials and fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce parts and assemblies using composite and metal fabrication.
• Operate machinery for composite structure manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot processes and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Composite fabrication

Quality testing

Machinery operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC milling centers

Filament winders

Autoclaves

Job description

L3Harris is seeking a Composite Manufacturing Technician to work at our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) in Huntsville, AL, which will be our inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware.

Essential Functions:

• Produce parts, components, and final assemblies using composite fabrication, compression molding, metal fabrication, modification, checkout, re-work, quality testing, and assembly utilizing detailed work instructions, schematics, diagrams, layouts or manufacturing test development or diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare various components for lay-up, filament winding, cure, and post-cure using cured and uncured rubber materials and adhesives.
• Operate various machinery and shop equipment, including filament winders, ovens, autoclaves, manual lathes, CNC lathes, CNC milling centers, manual mills, boring mills, presses, furnaces, mixers, grinders, swages, paint booths, fume hoods, and automated welding equipment.
• Fabricate and assemble piece parts into completed sub-assemblies using assembly tools.
• Perform vacuum bagging and related processes for fabrication and curing of composite parts.
• Complete structural bonding operations using film adhesives, core materials, and adhesives.
• Build complex layups individually and in small groups.
• Insulate mandrels and composite cases.
• Filament wind composite structures.
• Cast, cure, and machine sand mandrels.
• Facilitate and conduct on-the-job training for technicians as required.
• Troubleshoot processes and identify, modify, and escalate out-of-control processes and production escapes.
• Work additional shifts as needed.
• Coordinate with maintenance, supervision, and engineers for equipment setup and calibration.
• Participate in preventative maintenance activities.
• Clean machines, equipment, and work areas according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 0-3 years of experience in manufacturing.

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L3Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. We perform pre-employment drug testing and background checks. Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance, which is limited to U.S. citizens. By applying, you agree that your information may be shared within our subsidiaries for employment considerations.

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