Manufacturing Technician B

L3Harris • Camden, NJ

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company, is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Technician B for its Camden, Arkansas facility. The technician will work with a cross-functional team of engineers and technicians to fabricate components and assemble solid rocket systems. This role focuses on mixing and processing energetic materials for casting and includes equipment setup and cleaning, operating machinery, maintaining records for manufactured products, and keeping the work area clean and orderly. The technician must work safely and produce high-quality products. Work is performed under close supervision with detailed instructions, using general manufacturing knowledge to address basic problems.

The technician prepares and performs full-scale propellant mixes for production programs and newly introduced programs or formulations, verifies weights before materials are released to casting, and organizes the materials and processing needed for mixing. The role also involves assembling, operating, disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling grinding and mixing equipment; weighing materials; completing manufacturing data sheets; and supporting other production activities. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 3rd shift, with availability to work other shifts or overtime as needed to meet production schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of prior relevant experience, or 2 years of post-secondary education/an associate degree and 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• Able to work from elevated platforms, ascend ladders, and repetitively transport 35 pounds.
• Medically cleared to wear a respirator and operate a powered industrial vehicle, and 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 people contacted during 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.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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