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. AMF North is an inert manufacturing facility for fabricating and assembling small, medium, and large case composite rocket motor hardware. This role produces composite parts, components, and final assemblies using detailed work instructions and a range of fabrication, assembly, testing, and diagnostic processes. The position is scheduled for second shift on a 4/10 schedule: 10 hours per day, 4 days per week.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Produce parts, components, and final assemblies through composite fabrication, compression molding, metal fabrication and modification, checkout, rework, quality testing, and assembly, using detailed work instructions and manufacturing 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, manual and CNC lathes, CNC milling centers, manual mills, boring mills, presses, furnaces, mixers, grinders, swages, paint booths, fume hoods, and automated welding equipment.
Fabricate and assemble piece parts into completed subassemblies using assembly tools.
Perform vacuum bagging and related composite fabrication and curing processes.
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 for 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 on equipment setup and calibration.
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.