Composite Technician A

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Composite Technician to contribute to innovative composite manufacturing processes. In this role, you will engage in hands-on production, utilizing advanced machinery and techniques to create high-quality components for critical applications. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you will work within a collaborative team environment, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards while fostering your professional growth. Join a company that values excellence and empowers its workforce to achieve success in a dynamic and supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years experience in manufacturing with a focus on composite materials.
• Ability to read and interpret product drawings and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Produce parts using composite fabrication and quality testing.
• Operate various machinery for composite manufacturing processes.

Skills

Composite Fabrication

Metal Fabrication

Quality Testing

Troubleshooting

Mathematical Calculations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Filament Winders

CNC Lathes

Autoclaves

Manual Lathes

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Composite Technician A

Job Code: 23527

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80 work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off—2nd Shift

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Composite Technician to join our team. This team member works under direct supervision with instructions given for all activities. Typical tasks include all those associated with composite manufacturing.

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

• Operation of various machinery and shop equipment which may include but not be limited to 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

• Fabrication and assembly of piece parts into completed sub-assembly using assembly tools

• Perform vacuum bagging and related processes for fabrication and curing composite parts

• Complete structural bonding operations using film adhesives, core materials, and adhesives

• Building of complex layups individually and in small groups

• Insulation of mandrels and composite cases

• Filament winding composite structures

• Cast, cure and machining of sand mandrels

• Facilitate and conduct OJT training of technicians as required

• Troubleshoot processes and identify, modify and/or escalate out of control processes and production escapes

• Ability to work additional shifts as needed

• Coordinate with maintenance, supervision and/or engineers in the set-up and calibration of equipment

• Participate in preventative maintenance activities

• Clean machines, equipment, and work area according to Standard Operating Procedures

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 0-3 years prior experience in Manufacturing

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Understanding of safety rules and regulations, Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement concepts

• Ability to read and interpret product drawings, work instructions, shop orders, handling

• instructions, packing sheets and department procedures, understand and follow oral and written instructions; read, interpret and understand written or oral requirements, procedures and specifications to perform assigned tasks; as well as keep accurate and complete records, and prepare reports

• Ability to effectively present information to supervision, maintenance, engineering or other employees of the organization

• Work with management and supervision to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines, facilitate and conduct training on processes and procedures

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the work team and those contacted in the course of work

• Ability to perform diversified but semi-repetitive operations following standardized methods and procedures under changing conditions

• Ability to work with various plastic, rubber or synthetic insulating materials

• Ability to weigh and mix ingredients for the manufacture of various products

• Ability perform troubleshooting of the Company’s product lines, provide rapid support while following proper housekeeping and safety procedures, and repair or make recommendations to solve equipment issues

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately and quickly, apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers, and use and operate various computer systems and applicable software

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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