Composite Technician A - 2nd Shift

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Composite Technician A to support advanced manufacturing of rocket motor hardware. The role focuses on composite fabrication, curing, and assembly within a state-of-the-art AMF North facility.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and up to 3 years in manufacturing, with hands-on experience in lay-up, bonding, and using shop equipment. Security clearance eligibility is required where permitted.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Produce parts, components and final assemblies using composite fabrication, bonding, curing, and associated processes per work instructions.
• Prepare components for lay-up, filament winding, cure and post cure with cured/uncured rubber materials and adhesives.
• Operate ovens, autoclaves, CNC lathes/milling centers and other shop equipment.
• Fabrication and assembly of sub-assemblies using tooling and assembly methods.
• Perform vacuum bagging and related curing processes for composite parts.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering for setup, calibration and preventative maintenance.
• Support safety initiatives and adhere to 5S+1 standards.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: 44599

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 2nd Shift 4/10: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week

Job Description

L3Haris is seeking a Composite Manufacturing Technician to work at our state-of-the-\u00e1state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) North in Huntsville, AL, which is our inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of small, medium, and large case 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.
• Operation of various machinery and shop equipment which may include but not be limited to ovens, autoclaves, manual lathes, CNC lathes, CNC milling centers, manual mills, boring mills, presses, furnaces, mixers, grinders, swages, paint booths, fume hoods and overhead cranes.
• 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.
• Build, clean, and properly store large tooling
• Insulation of mandrels and composite cases.
• Cast, cure and machining of sand mandrels.
• Facilitate and conduct OJT training of technicians as required.
• Works with management and supervision to meet critical deadlines.
• Produce development hardware to support research and development programs.
• Troubleshoot processes and identify, modify and/or accelerate out of control processes and production escapes.
• Assist in the development of process improvement actions within the facility
• 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
• Support safety initiatives and adhere to 5S+1 standards.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications

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

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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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