Manufacturing Technician B - 1st Shift

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks multiple Manufacturing Technicians for our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility North in Huntsville, AL. The roles focus on composite fabrication and assembly of rocket motor hardware, with winding, curing and quality checks in a high-paced production environment.

These positions require a high school diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of related experience or a 2-year post-secondary/associates degree with 0–2 years of experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform basic operations on filament winding machines under supervision, with a good understanding of fiber placement and tension control.
• Assist in resin mixing and resin content checks.
• Prepare various components for lay-up, filament winding, cure and post cure using cured and uncured rubber materials and adhesives.
• Operation of various machinery and shop equipment including ovens, autoclaves, lathes, CNC mills and manual equipment.
• Build, clean, and properly store large tooling and inspect finished parts for quality.

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: Manufacturing Technician B- 1st Shift

Job Code: 46391

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

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

Job Description:

L3Haris is seeking multiple Manufacturing Technicians to work at our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) North in Huntsville, AL, which is our inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of small, medium and large case composite rocket motor hardware.

Essential Functions:

• 85% - Composite manufacturing:
  • Perform basic operations on filament winding machines under supervision, with a good understanding of fiber placement and tension control.
  • Assist in resin mixing and resin content checks.
  • Properly string up a towpreg winding cell, including handling the spools, stringing up the filament winding machines, and assembling/maintaining the towpreg delivery head.
  • Primarily works in a production setting with medium sized products.
  • May provide lesser supporting role in larger and complex products.
  • Learn to fabricate skirt (Skirt Dam Installation, Film Adhesive application, Unidirectional Mat application).
  • Troubleshoot and resolve less complex issues with the winding process or equipment.
  • Provide feedback on the winding process and collaborate with engineers to address concerns.
  • Produce parts, components and final assemblies using composite fabrication, compression molding, metal fabrication, modification, checkout, re-work, quality testing, and assembly utilizing detailed work instructions, schematics, diagrams, layouts or manufacturing test development or diagnostic equipment.
  • Prepare various components for lay-up, filament winding, cure and post cure using cured and uncured rubber materials and adhesives.
  • Operation of various machinery and shop equipment which may include but not be limited to ovens, autoclaves, manual lathes, CNC lathes, CNC milling centers, manual mills, boring mills, presses, furnaces, mixers, grinders, swages, paint booths, fume hoods and overhead cranes.
  • Fabrication and assembly of piece parts into completed sub-assembly using assembly tools.
  • Perform vacuum bagging and related processes for fabrication and curing composite parts.
  • Complete structural bonding operations using film adhesives, core materials, and adhesives.
  • Building of complex layups individually and in small groups.
  • Build, clean, and properly store large tooling.
  • Insulation of mandrels and composite cases.
  • Cast, cure and machining of sand mandrels.
  • Facilitate and conduct OJT training of technicians as required.
  • Works with management and supervision to meet critical deadlines.
• 10% - Support:
  • Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs without supervision. Ensure the wind cell and winding machines are kept clean and in an orderly fashion.
  • Monitor the production process more closely and take responsibility for intermediate-level quality control checks.
  • Accurately complete necessary forms and reports related to the manufacturing process.
  • Support safety initiatives and adhere to 5S+1 standards
• 5% - Development work:
  • Produce development hardware to support research and development programs.
  • Troubleshoot processes and identify, modify and/or elevate out of control processes and production escapes.
  • Assist in the development of process improvement actions within the facility

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates 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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