Manufacturing Technician B

L3Harris • Orange, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician B joins a cross-functional team of engineers and technicians at the Orange County, Virginia site, which focuses on solid rocket motor propulsion and energetics development and high-complexity production. The role fabricates components and assembles advanced solid rocket systems. Under direct supervision, the technician performs routine and repetitive manufacturing duties and applies general manufacturing knowledge to solve basic problems logically.

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, assembly, painting, precision cleaning, 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. Essential functions include precision assembly of complex aerospace components and preparing, lining, casting, curing, stripping, and machining solid rocket propellant. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor or lead.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of prior manufacturing experience; alternatively, a post-secondary or 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 contacted in the course of 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.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand work instructions, drawings, and similar materials.

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.
• Prepare cases and line, cast, cure, strip, and machine solid rocket propellant.
• 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, painting, precision part cleaning, adhesive mixing, and fastener torquing.
• Maintain records for manufactured products.
• Follow safe work practices, produce high-quality products, and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or lead.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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