(DoD SkillBridge), Composite Technician

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL is offering a DoD SkillBridge internship as a Composite Manufacturing Technician. The role focuses on inert fabrication and assembly of large composite rocket motor hardware at the AMF North facility, with on-the-job experience and industry certifications.

Eligible active-duty service members with 180 days or fewer to separation and 180 days of continuous service can participate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 years of related experience or 2 years post-secondary/associate's with 0-2 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce parts and assemblies using composite fabrication and related processes.
• Prepare components for lay-up and cure by handling materials and adhesives.
• Operate machinery such as ovens, autoclaves, lathes, and milling centers.
• Perform vacuum bagging, bonding, and inspection to ensure quality.
• Provide on-the-job training to technicians as required.

Skills

Composite fabrication

Quality testing

Machining operations

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree (0-2 yrs exp)

Tools

Ovens

Autoclaves

CNC machines

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: (DoD SkillBridge), Composite Technician

Job Code: 40473

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80

L3Harris' DoD SkillBridge is connecting transitioning service members to career training opportunities within our organization. We will provide service members with valuable civilian work experience through industry specific training, certifications and on the job experience during their DoD SkillBridge internship to help them ready themselves for their next mission.

L3Harris aims to attract and retain veteran talent and to help bridge the gap between their military service and civilian careers within our organization. L3Harris is eager to share our knowledge and experience with our service members. This internship is an opportunity for the service member to gain a full understanding of the job position outlined below.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR DOD SKILLBRIDGE JOB OPPORTUNITES YOU MUST BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE U.S. MILITARY WITH 180 DAYS OF SERVICE OR FEWER REMAINING PRIOR TO YOUR DATE OF SEPARATION AND HAVE AT LEAST 180 CONTINUOUS DAYS OF ACTIVE SERVICE .

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Composite Manufacturing Technician to join our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) North in Huntsville, AL. This facility specializes in the inert fabrication and assembly of large composite rocket motor hardware.

Essential Functions:

• Produce parts, components, and final assemblies using composite fabrication, compression molding, metal fabrication, modification, checkout, rework, quality testing, and assembly, following detailed work instructions, schematics, diagrams, layouts, and manufacturing or diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare components for lay-up, filament winding, cure, and post-cure using cured and uncured rubber materials and adhesives.
• Operate a variety of machinery and shop equipment, which may include ovens, autoclaves, manual and CNC lathes, CNC milling centers, manual mills, boring mills, presses, furnaces, mixers, grinders, swages, paint booths, fume hoods, and overhead cranes.
• Fabricate and assemble piece parts into completed sub-assemblies using standard assembly tools.
• Perform vacuum bagging and related processes for the fabrication and curing of composite parts.
• Execute structural bonding operations using film adhesives, core materials, and adhesives.
• Build complex layups independently and in small teams.
• Build, clean, and properly store large tooling.
• Apply insulation to mandrels and composite cases.
• Cast, cure, and machine sand mandrels.
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to technicians as required.
• Work closely with management and supervision to meet critical deadlines.
• Produce development hardware to support research and development programs.
• Troubleshoot processes and identify, modify, or eliminate out-of-control processes and production escapes.
• Assist in developing and implementing process improvement initiatives within the facility.
• Coordinate with maintenance, supervision, and engineering on equipment setup and calibration.
• Participate in preventative maintenance activities.
• Clean machines, equipment, and work areas per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support safety initiatives and adhere to 5S+1 standards.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/associate's degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.

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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