Detail Cell Operator - 2nd Shift

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 44,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Detail Cell Operator for our Canoga Park, CA facility, a union position on the 2nd Shift 9/80 schedule. The role involves operating CNC HAAS machines, heat-treat operations, automated cleaning, and precision inspection to support rocket engines and power systems.

The position requires reading blueprints, setting up machines, and adhering to safety and quality standards. Eligible candidates should have trade school certification or equivalent and at least 3 years of related

Qualifications

• Trade school certification, High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specs for parts manufacture and inspection.
• Set up and operate CNC HAAS machines for production and developmental parts.
• Operate conventional ovens and automated furnaces for heat treatment.
• Grind, deburr, hone, and polish parts as required.
• Operate automated cleaning and dipping equipment for surface treatments.
• Record data and inspection results accurately.
• Inspect parts for precision tolerances and irregular surfaces.
• Maintain PPE and safe working practices.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC machine operation

Quality inspection

PPE usage

Data recording

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification

Tools

HAAS CNC machines

CMM inspection

Automated furnaces/heating 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: Detail Cell Operator

Job Code: 46462

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule: 2nd Shift9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a Detail Cell Operator to join our facility in Canoga Park CA (Los Angeles area). This is a Union position.

This position performs multiple manufacturing and inspection functions to include: accumulate raw materials, CNC HAAS machines, automate furnaces/conventional ovens, automated coordinate measuring machine inspection, automated parts dipping, bench machining/deburring, chemical parts cleaning, agitators/mixers, coating, and dimensional inspection.

Enjoy work/life balanceat ourCanoga Park, CA(Los Angeles area) site. At this facility, we design & manufacture rocket engines and unique power systems that support space exploration & the defense of our nation such as NASA’s SLS & Lockheed Martin’s THAAD.

Essential Functions:

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications, planning documents, sketches, engineering orders, work instructions, charts, graphs and other source documents for the manufacture parts and inspect for conformance to design and manufacturing requirements.
• Setup and operate numerically controlled machines in the automatic mode to perform operations within the capability of the machine to manufacture production and developmental parts. Load parts into machine tooling in accordance with work instructions. Adjust machine axis and tool length compensations, to meet part configuration requirements.
• Setup and operate conventional ovens and automated furnaces to perform heat treat operations. Load parts on hooks and/or racks in accordance with work instructions to minimize warpage and obtain even heat processing.
• Grind, deburr, hone and polish parts in accordance with work instructions to achieve required finish.
• Setup and operate automated cleaning process equipment to perform surface treat and/or other processing operations involving cleaning and etching in accordance with work instructions. Change-out cleaning solutions per work instructions.
• Setup and operate automated dipping equipment to perform thermal coating. Check parts and equipment to assure proper processing in accordance with work instructions and specified requirements. Prepare thermal barrier materials and/or other coating materials using agitators and/or mixers. Touch up blemished parts by refinishing base coatings using brush, spray gun, automated dipping or similar equipment.
• Record data and statistics manually or with the aid of a computer or computer-based system.
• Inspect parts involving precision tolerance dimensions, coordinated dimensions, irregular surfaces requiring coordination, compound and reverse contours.
• Experience using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Experience using machine shop type chemicals.
• Experience using personal computers or manufacturing computers for the purposes of viewing or maintaining and/or inspection data.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Trade school certification, High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in related field.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $31.63/hr - $56.36/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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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