Manufacturing Technician B

L3Harris Technologies•Camden, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician B to join its facility in Camden, Arkansas. The technician joins a cross-functional team of engineers and technicians to fabricate components and assemble solid rocket systems. This entry-level role focuses on mixing and processing energetics for casting. Work includes cleaning and assembling equipment; cleaning tools, parts, and the work area; operating machinery; and recording and maintaining product manufacturing records. The technician must work safely, produce high-quality products, and maintain a clean, orderly work area. Under close supervision and with detailed instructions, the technician performs routine, repetitive duties in manufacturing operations and applies general manufacturing knowledge to basic problems. The role is scheduled for Friday through Sunday on third shift (3/12 schedule), with availability to work other shifts or overtime as needed to meet production schedules. Essential functions include preparing materials and carrying out full-scale propellant mixes for production and newly introduced programs or formulations; checking weights before releasing materials to casting; requisitioning and organizing materials and processing; and cleaning and maintaining mixing equipment. The technician also performs calculations for mixes and completes manufacturing data sheets using process data. Grinding duties include assembling grinders, grinding materials, weighing bins to the correct weight, and disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling grinding equipment. Other duties may include preparing AP for grinding, plugging bowls for prototype motor casting, preparing development samples, and supporting new production initiatives and schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of prior relevant experience, or 2 years of post-secondary education/Associate degree and 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
Ability to work from elevated platforms and ascend ladders.
Ability to transport 35 pounds repetitively.
Medical clearance to wear a respirator and operate a powered industrial vehicle; obtain a company-issued license as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

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 contacted during work.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately and quickly.
Ability to work with management, a supervisor, or lead personnel to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepare materials and perform full-scale propellant mixing for production programs and newly introduced programs or formulations.
Confirm acceptable material weights before releasing materials to casting operations.
Requisition and organize materials and processing required for mixes.
Clean and maintain full-scale mixing equipment.
Perform mathematical calculations for casting mixes and use process data to complete manufacturing data sheets.
Assemble grinders and grind materials for full-scale propellant mixes.
Weigh material bins to the correct weight for propellant mixing.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble full-scale grinding equipment.
Clean and assemble equipment; clean tools, parts, and the work area; and operate machinery.
Record and maintain manufacturing product records while working safely and maintaining product quality and an orderly work area.
Perform other duties as assigned, including AP preparation for grinding, bowl plugging for prototype motor casting, development sample preparation, and support for new production initiatives and schedules.
Work other shifts or overtime as needed to meet production schedules.