Composite Technician A - 2nd Shift

L3Harris Technologies • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Composite Manufacturing Technician to work at its Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) North in Huntsville, Alabama. The facility fabricates and assembles small, medium, and large case composite rocket motor hardware. This role produces composite parts and assemblies, supports manufacturing and research and development programs, and helps meet critical production deadlines. The position is scheduled for second shift on a 4/10 schedule: 10 hours per day, four days per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0 to 3 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Produce parts, components, and final assemblies through composite fabrication, compression molding, metal fabrication, modification, checkout, rework, quality testing, and assembly, using detailed work instructions and manufacturing references or diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare components for lay-up, filament winding, cure, and post-cure using cured and uncured rubber materials and adhesives.
• Operate machinery and shop equipment, including ovens, autoclaves, lathes, mills, presses, furnaces, mixers, grinders, swages, paint booths, fume hoods, and automated welding equipment, as applicable.
• Fabricate and assemble piece parts into completed subassemblies using assembly tools.
• Perform vacuum bagging and related processes to fabricate and cure composite parts.
• Complete structural bonding operations using film adhesives, core materials, and adhesives.
• Build complex layups individually and in small groups.
• Insulate mandrels and composite cases.
• Cast, cure, and machine sand mandrels.
• Facilitate and conduct on-the-job 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, or escalate out-of-control processes and production escapes.
• Coordinate with maintenance, supervision, and/or engineers to set up and calibrate equipment.
• Participate in preventative maintenance activities.
• Clean machines, equipment, and work areas according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support safety initiatives and adhere to 5S+1 standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED