Composite Technician B - 3rd Shift

L3Harris Technologies • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Composite Manufacturing Technician for its Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) North in Huntsville, Alabama. The facility fabricates and assembles small, medium, and large case composite rocket motor hardware. This position works a third-shift 4/10 schedule: 10-hour days, four days per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, 2 years of post-secondary education or an associate degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Produce parts, components, and final assemblies using composite fabrication, compression molding, metal fabrication, modification, checkout, rework, quality testing, and assembly processes, following detailed work instructions and technical materials.
• Prepare components for lay-up, filament winding, cure, and post-cure using cured and uncured rubber materials and adhesives.
• Operate manufacturing machinery and shop equipment, including equipment such as ovens, autoclaves, lathes, milling centers, presses, furnaces, mixers, grinders, paint booths, and automated welding equipment.
• Fabricate and assemble piece parts into completed subassemblies using assembly tools.
• Perform vacuum bagging and related processes for fabricating and curing 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 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 personnel, supervisors, and/or engineers on equipment setup and calibration.
• Participate in preventative maintenance activities.
• Clean machines, equipment, and the work area according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support safety initiatives and adhere to 5S+1 standards.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

What This Job Offers

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