Composite Technician A

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Composite Manufacturing Technician to join their Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville, AL. The role involves producing and assembling composite rocket motor hardware while operating various machines and conducting quality tests. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and some manufacturing experience, with a focus on teamwork and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of prior experience in manufacturing.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Produce parts and assemblies using composite fabrication and metal fabrication.
• Operate machinery including CNC lathes and autoclaves.
• Conduct training and troubleshoot manufacturing processes.

Skills

Composite fabrication

Quality testing

Machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 (OJT) for technicians as required.
• Troubleshoot processes, identify, modify, and escalate out-of-control processes and production escapes.
• Work additional shifts as needed.
• Coordinate with maintenance, supervision, and/or engineers for equipment setup and calibration.
• 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 of prior experience in manufacturing.

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