Manufacturing Technician C - Maintenance

L3Harris Technologies; Malabar (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Manufacturing Technician C - Maintenance to support production equipment in the Malabar, FL facility. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, equipment installation, and collaboration with engineering and production teams to optimize processes.

Responsibilities include diagnosing failures, performing calibrations, and ensuring availability of tools and parts.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Technical school training or maintenance certification is a plus.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or highly regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, machinery, and facility systems to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on production equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair conveyors, motors, pumps, compressors, and other industrial equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance requests to restore production operations.
• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability.
• Install, test, and commission new machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Assist engineers with equipment set-up, calibration, and process optimization activities.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams/blueprints

CMMS usage

Electrical diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Tools

CMMS software

Inventory management systems

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 - Maintenance

Job Code: 42701

Job Location: Malabar, FL

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

Job Description:

Supports manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment, systems, and facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations. Works with engineering and production teams to perform equipment set-up, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities that optimize manufacturing processes. Assists in the installation of new manufacturing equipment and manages the sourcing and procurement of replacement parts, tools, and maintenance supplies needed to support production objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, machinery, and facility systems to minimize unplanned downtime
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on production equipment
• Inspect, maintain, and repair conveyors, motors, pumps, compressors, and other industrial equipment
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance requests to restore production operations
• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability
• Install, test, and commission new machinery and manufacturing equipment
• Assist engineers with equipment set-up, calibration, and process optimization activities
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and maintenance work orders
• Ensure all necessary tools and resources are available for ongoing equipment maintenance and support
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Technical school training, maintenance certification (e.g., industrial maintenance, electrical, HVAC), or vocational education
• Previous experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with maintenance inventory management, parts sourcing, vendor communication, and purchasing processes
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and follow through on commitments
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, equipment manuals, and schematics
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment in a manufacturing or production environment
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), work order systems, and inventory tracking software

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.