Manufacturing Technician D

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Technician D to support production and equipment, troubleshoot issues, and mentor others on the line in defense-focused programs.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, cost, and efficiency improvements, with a 4/10 schedule (10-hour days, four days per week). Applicants may need to obtain a US security clearance and must be eligible for government access.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of related experience, or an Associate's degree with 4+ years.
• Ability to obtain US security clearance.
• Defense or aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing methods and tools for fabricating precise mechanical and electronic components.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot assembly, inspection, and test equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to troubleshoot yield issues and improve efficiency.
• Train production personnel in new or existing operations.
• Set up and validate new production workstations.
• Deliver manufacturing engineering support to production teams and mentor others.

Skills

US Security Clearance eligibility

Mentor others

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of related experience OR Associate's degree with 4+ years

Tools

Solid Edge

Minitab

MP2

Microsoft Office

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 D

Job Code: 43608

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

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

Job Description:

This position supports strategic programs essential to maintaining U.S. Armed Forces’ readiness. The successful Manufacturing Engineering Technician will contribute as a member of a project team with responsibility for providing production support and troubleshooting to keep production assembly equipment running efficiently. Manufacturing Engineering Technicians also support production through operator training and process issue resolution. This position will support company efforts to improve safety, quality, performance, and cost.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in developing methods and tools for fabricating precise mechanical and electronic components.
• Setup, maintain, and troubleshoot manual and automated assembly, inspection, and test equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to troubleshoot and resolve yield issues and improve efficiency.
• Train production personnel in new or existing operations.
• Set-up and validate new production workstations.
• Implement corrective actions involving designs, materials, and processes.
• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
• Deliver manufacturing engineering support to production teams.
• Mentor other manufacturing technicians.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience OR 2 years post-Secondary/Associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Mechanical Processes: Pressing, staking, riveting, swaging, potting, ink stamping, packaging.
• Electronics Processes: Soldering, conformal coating, X-ray inspection.
• Inspection Processes: Comparator, Drop Indicator, Micrometer, Calipers, Microscope.
• Advanced Techniques: Laser welding, robotics, control systems, aqueous / ultrasonic wash.
• Sensors & Automation: Vision, laser, photoelectric, LVDT, fiberoptic sensors; PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Technical Standards: ANSI J-STD-001, AS9100, ANSI Y14.5.
• Software Tools: Solid Edge, Minitab, MP2.
• Industry Experience: Defense or aerospace manufacturing.
• Prior experience working with a variety of hand, power, and test tools.
• Prior experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).

#LI-ET2

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. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.