Manufacturing Technician B, 2nd Shift

L3Harris Technologies•Culpeper, VA

9d•$20 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Aerojet-Rocketdyne’s Orange County, Virginia site is a center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development and high-complexity production programs. The Manufacturing Technician joins a cross-functional team of engineers and technicians to fabricate components and assemble solid rocket systems. Working under direct supervision, the technician performs routine, repetitive duties in manufacturing operations and applies general manufacturing knowledge to basic problems. Work may include fabricating components; cleaning and assembling equipment, tools, parts, and work areas; operating machinery; processing liner materials and applying liners to cases and components; pressure testing, bonding, assembling, painting, precision cleaning parts, mixing adhesives, and torquing fasteners. The technician also maintains manufactured-product records and works safely while producing high-quality products and maintaining an orderly work area. The role includes precision assembly of complex aerospace components and solid rocket propellant case preparation, lining and casting, curing, stripping, and machining. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor or lead.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of prior manufacturing experience; alternatively, a post-secondary/associate degree and 0–2 years of prior manufacturing experience.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to follow safety practices.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the work team and others encountered in the course of work.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately and quickly.
Ability to work with management, supervisors, or lead personnel to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand work instructions and drawings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with precision assembly, such as using torque tooling, mixing and applying adhesives, and performing leak-check testing.

Responsibilities

Fabricate components and assemble complex aerospace components and solid rocket systems.
Clean and assemble equipment; clean tools, parts, and the work area.
Operate machinery.
Mix or process liner materials and apply liners to cases and components.
Perform pressure tests, bonding, assembly, painting, and precision part cleaning.
Mix adhesives and torque fasteners.
Prepare, line and cast, cure, strip, and machine solid rocket propellant cases and components.
Maintain records for manufactured products.
Work safely, produce high-quality products, and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead.