Manufacturing Technician B

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for a Manufacturing Technician B to join their dynamic team in beautiful Orange, Virginia. This role involves precision assembly of advanced aerospace components and the production of solid rocket systems, contributing to national defense efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in a collaborative environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a center of excellence for solid rocket propulsion and energetics development, ensuring your contributions have a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• 4 years of manufacturing experience or 2 years post-secondary education.
• Experience in precision assembly and working with management.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex aerospace components with precision.
• Produce and handle solid rocket propellant safely.

Skills

Mathematical Calculations

Precision Assembly

Work Instruction Interpretation

Torque Tooling

Adhesive Application

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Manufacturing Technician B

Job Code: 22803

Job Location: Orange, Virginia

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Manufacturing Tech 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 Manufacturing Technician 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 position performs functions such as producing solid-propellant rocket fuel, cleaning and assembling equipment, cleaning tools, parts, and work area, operating machinery, and all other duties and tasks required. Maintains records for manufactured products. Works safely while producing a high-quality product and maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

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 relevant manufacturing experience or 2 years post-secondary/Associate's Degree with a minimum of 0-2 years of prior related manufacturing experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 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 torque tooling, mixing and applying adhesives, leak check testing, etc.