Composite Technician A

L3Harris•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Composite Manufacturing Technician to work at our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) North in Huntsville, AL. This facility is dedicated to the inert manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly of small, medium, and large case composite rocket motor hardware. The role involves producing parts, components, and final assemblies using various composite fabrication techniques, compression molding, and metal fabrication. Technicians will follow detailed work instructions, schematics, and diagrams, and may be involved in modification, checkout, re-work, quality testing, and assembly. The position also includes preparing components for lay-up, filament winding, cure, and post-cure, and operating a variety of machinery and shop equipment. Additionally, the role supports research and development programs by producing development hardware, troubleshooting processes, and assisting in process improvement initiatives. Coordination with maintenance, supervision, and engineers for equipment setup and calibration, participation in preventative maintenance, and adherence to safety and 5S+1 standards are also key aspects of the position. The ability to obtain a US security clearance is required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
0 to 3 years of prior related experience
Ability to obtain a US security clearance

Responsibilities

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.
Operate 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, composite winders and overhead cranes.
Fabricate and assemble 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.
Build complex layups individually and in small groups.
Build, clean, and properly store large tooling.
Insulate soluble and net metal mandrels.
Cast, cure and machine soluble mandrels.
Process and final assemble composite cases.
Facilitate and conduct OJT training of technicians as required.
Work with management and supervision to meet critical deadlines.
Produce development hardware to support research and development programs.
Troubleshoot processes and identify, modify and/or escalate out of control processes and production escapes.
Assist in the development of process improvement actions within the facility.
Coordinate with maintenance, supervision and/or engineers in the set-up and calibration of equipment.
Participate in preventative maintenance activities.
Clean machines, equipment, and work area according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Support safety initiatives and adhere to 5S+1 standards.