Composite Technician A - 3rd Shift

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL seeks a Composite Manufacturing Technician to support high‑quality composite parts and assemblies. You will work hands‑on with specialized equipment to build, bond, cure and test complex composite structures under supervision.

The role focuses on manufacturing processes with emphasis on safety, process control, and adherence to detailed instructions; 0–3 years of related experience is typical. 4/10 shift, third shift, on‑site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 0–3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce parts, components and final assemblies using composite fabrication and molding processes, according to detailed work instructions.
• Prepare components for lay‑up, cure, and post‑cure steps.
• Operate shop equipment such as ovens, autoclaves, lathes and welding equipment.
• Fabricate and assemble sub‑assemblies, perform vacuum bagging and curing operations.
• Troubleshoot processes and address production escapes and out‑of‑control variations.

Skills

Safety rules & regs

Lean & Six Sigma

Read drawings & instructions

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Filament winders

Ovens

Autoclaves

Automated welding equipment

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: 40426

Job Location: Huntsville, AL (AMF South Location)

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week – 3rd Shift

Job Description

A Composite Manufacturing Technician helps produce high‑quality parts, components, and final assemblies using advanced composite fabrication, molding, and assembly processes. In this role, you will work hands‑on with specialized equipment and detailed manufacturing instructions to support the build, bonding, curing, testing, and troubleshooting of complex composite structures. Composite Technicians work 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.
• Operate various machinery and shop equipment which may include but not be limited to filament winders, ovens, autoclaves, manual lathes, presses, furnaces, mixers, grinders, paint booths, fume hoods and automated welding equipment.
• Fabricate and assemble 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.
• Build complex layups individually and in small groups.
• Insulate mandrels and composite cases.
• Filament wind composite structures.
• Facilitate and conduct OJT training of technicians as required.
• Troubleshoot processes and identify, modify and/or elevate out‑of‑control processes and production escapes.

Support

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 0 to 3 years of prior related experience.

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 to 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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