Manufacturing Technician C

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City seeks a Manufacturing Technician C to support production operations. You will perform setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and quality assurance across mechanical and electronic assemblies using advanced software tools.

You’ll help produce parts, subassemblies, and completed systems, while applying judgment to moderate challenges in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes hands-on manufacturing, limited supervision, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; 6 years of manufacturing experience or an Associates degree with 2+ years relevant experience.
• Experience troubleshooting complex mechanical or electronic assemblies.
• Ability to work with technical data and manufacturing software.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup, assembly, rework, troubleshooting, and testing on parts and assemblies per work instructions.
• Use software tools to collect and evaluate operating data and adjust products or equipment.
• Assist in developing manufacturing methods to improve quality and efficiency.
• Resolve issues during routine production with sound judgment.
• Share expertise and mentor teammates as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical assemblies

Electronic assemblies

Hands-on manufacturing

Mentoring teammates

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

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 C Job Code: 43712 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT Schedule: 1st Shift – 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

About L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician C plays a key role in supporting production operations by performing setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and quality‑assurance activities across a range of mechanical and electronic assemblies. In this fully proficient role, you will use your technical experience to support the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and completed systems. You will also work with sophisticated software tools to collect and analyze operating data and make on‑line adjustments to equipment and processes.

Working under limited supervision, you will apply judgment to moderately difficult assignments and may serve as a resource to other technicians. This position is ideal for individuals who are skilled in hands‑on manufacturing and are ready to take on more responsibility in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused environment.

Essential Functions

• Perform setup, assembly, rework, troubleshooting, and testing on parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies in accordance with established work instructions and quality standards.
• Use advanced software tools to collect and evaluate operating data and make adjustments to products or equipment.
• Assist in developing manufacturing methods and procedures to improve quality and efficiency.
• Resolve issues that arise during routine production activities, applying judgment to moderately difficult problems.
• Serve as a resource for teammates by sharing expertise in specialized areas.

Required Qualifications (one of the following)

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of relevant manufacturing experience
• 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with troubleshooting complex mechanical or electronic assemblies.
• Ability to mentor junior technicians or serve as a subject‑matter resource.
• Familiarity with continuous‑improvement methods or process optimization.
• Comfortable working with technical data, logs, or manufacturing software.
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Fully proficient technical skills with the ability to work under limited supervision.
• Ability to follow established processes and resolve most production‑related issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.