Composite Technician B

L3Harris Technologies•Town of Babylon, NY

3d•$23 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Composite Technician B supports the layup, machining, and bonding of composite and epoxy parts and helps prepare and mask antennas for foam injection. The role involves bonding dissimilar materials, including composite, metal, and laminate, into semi-finished or finished assemblies, parts, skins, components, and structures. The technician works to specifications, quality standards, customer deadlines, and company safety and procedural requirements, and must be willing to work overtime when required. The position is located in North Amityville, New York, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days for a total of 80 hours, with every other Friday off. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and either at least four years of relevant experience or a post-secondary/associate degree with zero to two years of related experience. The candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of four years of prior relevant experience, or a post-secondary/associate degree with zero to two years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Detail-oriented and team-focused, with a strong commitment to meeting customer deadlines.
Ability and willingness to work overtime when required.
Experience or ability to work with fiberglass and epoxy composite materials and polyurethane foams.
Ability to use shop tools such as band saws, table routers, hand routers, drill presses, orbital sanders, and utility knives.
Ability to use common measuring tools such as micrometers and vernier calipers.

Nice To Haves

Experience running hydraulic press molding machines.
Experience vacuum bagging composite parts.
Experience working with polyurethane foam.

Responsibilities

Assist with layup and machining of composite and epoxy parts.
Prepare and mask antennas for foam injection.
Bond composite, metal, and laminate materials into semi-finished or finished assemblies, parts, skins, components, and structures.
Lay out articles and cut parts or materials to size according to specifications.
Apply liquid or solid bonding agents as required by specific processes.
Operate autoclaves, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete bonding cycles.
Set and operate equipment to control heat, pressure, and timing according to material and bonding specifications.
Sand, deburr, and smooth bonded areas; apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
Monitor and verify finished-part quality against applicable standards.
Repair composite, metal, or laminate-bonded products according to inspection and rework instructions.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow company procedures.
Work with fiberglass, epoxy, and polyurethane foam materials.
Use shop tools and common measuring tools to perform job tasks.
Meet customer deadlines and work overtime when required.