Manufacturing Technician B

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Orange, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Technician B to join a cross-functional team responsible for fabricating components and assembling advanced solid rocket systems.

The role emphasizes precision, safety, and efficient production in a high-stakes environment. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with several years of manufacturing experience, or an associate degree with limited experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior manufacturing experience or 2 years post.
• Secondary/Associates Degree with 0-2 years of prior manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Precision assembly of aerospace components.
• Follow safety practices and maintain a clean work area.
• Maintain records for manufactured products and assist in testing.

Skills

Safety practices

Reading instructions

Math calculations

Teamwork

Prioritization

Machining basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician B

Job ID: 46795

Job Location: Orange, VA

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days per week

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 Description:

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 will join an exceptional cross-functional team of engineers and technicians to fabricate components and assemble them into the most advanced solid rocket systems in the world. Aerojet-Rocketdyne is an industry leading supplier of missile components to the government for use in national defense.

This is a position that may perform functions such as fabrication of components, clean and assemble equipment, cleans tools, parts, and work area, operate machinery. Mixes or processes liner materials, apply liner to cases and components. Pressure tests, bonds, assembles, paints, precision part clean, mix adhesives, torques fasteners, and all other duties and tasks required to assemble and prepare for shipment of products. Maintains records for manufactured products. Works safely while producing a high quality product and maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

Working under direct supervision, the Manufacturing Technician performs routine and repetitive duties within the manufacturing operations area. Applies general manufacturing knowledge to basic problems to come up with logical answers.

Essential Functions:

• Precision Assembly of complex aerospace components.
• Case prep, line and cast, cure, strip, and machine solid rocket propellant.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or lead.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior manufacturing experience or 2 years post. Secondary/Associates Degree with 0-2 years of prior manufacturing experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to follow safety practices.
• Ability to stablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the work team and those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately and quickly.
• Ability to work with management, supervisor or lead personnel to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand work instructions, drawings, etc.
• Experience with precision assembly such as use of toque tooling, mix and apply adhesives, leak check testing, etc.

The salary range for this role in Virginia (outside of Greater D.C. area) is $19.95/hr. - $36.77/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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