Manufacturing Technician B - 1st Shift

L3Harris Technologies; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Manufacturing Technician B at our Culpeper, VA site. Work 1st shift, 10-hour days, 4 days a week, contributing to solid rocket propulsion and energetics production.

You will join a cross-functional team fabricating components and assembling them into advanced rocket systems for national defense. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience or an associate's 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 0-2 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Precision assembly of complex aerospace components.
• Fabrication, cleaning and assembly of equipment and tools.
• Case prep, line and cast, cure, strip, and machine solid rocket propellant.
• Mix or process liner materials and apply liners.
• Maintain records for manufactured products.
• Work safely to produce high-quality products and keep area clean.
• Apply general manufacturing knowledge to solve basic problems.
• Assist supervisor/lead to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to obtain US Security Clearance.

Skills

Follow instructions

Safety practices

Team cooperation

Mathematical calculations

Prioritize deadlines

Read drawings

Precision assembly

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree (2 years post-secondary)

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

Job ID: 44056

Job Location: Culpeper, VA

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

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.

Working under direct supervision, the Manufacturing Technician performs routine and repetitive duties within the manufacturing operations area. This position may perform functions such as pressure tests, bonds, assembly, paint, precision part clean, mix adhesives, torque fasteners, and all other duties and tasks required to assemble and prepare for shipment of products.

You 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. L3Harris is an industry leading supplier of missile components to the government for use in national defense.

Essential Functions:

• Precision Assembly of complex aerospace components.
• Fabrication of components, clean and assemble equipment, cleans tools, parts, and work area, operate machinery.
• Case prep, line and cast, cure, strip, and machine solid rocket propellant.
• Mix or processes liner materials, apply liner to cases and components.
• Maintain records for manufactured products.
• Work safely while producing a high-quality product and maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
• Apply general manufacturing knowledge to basic problems to come up with logical answers.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or lead.
• Ability to obtain US Security Clearance.

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 0-2 years of prior related 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.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia (outside of Greater D.C. area) is $19.95/hr - $36.78/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors include 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.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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