Machinist B

L3Harris Technologies; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Machinist B at our Orange, VA site. The role sets up and operates lathes, milling machines and grinders to produce parts to exact tolerances, following blueprints and specifications.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with 4 years of machinist experience or 2 years post-secondary/Associate’s degree plus 0–2 years of experience. Competitive benefits are offered including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 4 years machinist experience, or 2 years post-secondary/Associate’s Degree with 0–2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determine sequence of operations, number of cuts required and method of setup.
• Fabricate piece parts per work instructions, drawings and specifications using required machine tools; inspect parts per work instruction and drawing requirements; set up and operate machine tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Use, adjust, clean and store tools, machinery and equipment used.
• Keep records and reports of the use of equipment.

Skills

Manual machining

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Inspection with gauges

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree (machining related)

Tools

Conventional lathe operation

CNC equipment

Measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

Machinist B

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.

Job Description

The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Machinist B to work at our Orange, VA location. Our site near Culpeper, VA, in beautiful, rural Orange County (1.5 hours from Washington, DC) is growing! This site is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high‑complexity production programs. The position sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, precision grinders, etc., to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

Essential Functions

• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determine sequence of operations, number of cuts required and method of setup and arrangement; work with a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments; make shop computations; fit and put together precision parts and determine material, parts and equipment required.
• Fabricate piece parts per work instructions, drawings and specifications through the use of required machine tools; inspect piece parts per work instruction and drawing requirements; set up and operate machine tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Use, adjust, clean and store the tools, machinery and equipment used.
• Keep records and reports of the use of equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior machinist experience or 2 years post‑secondary/Associate’s Degree with 0‑2 years of prior machinist experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience as a manual machinist on a conventional lathe and CNC machining in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• A trade school certification or state‑licensed Journeyman Machinist certification.
• Manual machining experience.
• Working knowledge of setting up the operation of milling machines and lathes.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints, production plans and/or work instructions.
• Working knowledge of performing in‑process inspection of finished parts utilizing appropriate inspection and gauging equipment.
• Knowledge of industry applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Knowledge of machine tools and equipment, machine shop procedures and practices, principals and properties.
• Knowledge of basic math principles to solve problems.
• Ability to work in a team environment and relate to all levels of employees.

Salary and Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $18.27/hr - $33.65/hr. The specific offer may vary based on experience and geographic location. Benefits include health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. Programs and options available may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreements.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity, maintaining a workplace 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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have the legal right to work in the United States.