Manufacturing Technician B

L3Harris•Culpeper, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our site near Culpeper, VA, in beautiful rural Orange County (1.5 hours from Washington, DC), is growing. This location serves as our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development, as well as high‑complexity production programs. This position will join an exceptional cross‑functional team of engineers and technicians to fabricate components and assemble them into some of the most advanced solid rocket systems in the world. Aerojet Rocketdyne is an industry‑leading supplier of missile components for national defense programs. This role may perform functions such as component fabrication, equipment cleaning and assembly, tool and work‑area cleaning, machinery operation, mixing or processing liner materials, applying liner to cases and components, pressure testing, bonding, assembly, painting, precision part cleaning, mixing adhesives, torquing fasteners, and other duties required to assemble and prepare products for shipment. The role maintains records for manufactured products, follows all safety requirements, and keeps a clean and orderly work area. This position will also support mix/grind/cast operations at the facility. Working under direct supervision, the Manufacturing Technician performs routine and repetitive duties within the manufacturing operations area and applies general manufacturing knowledge to basic problems to determine logical solutions.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to follow strict safety practices
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately and efficiently
Ability to work with management, supervisors, or leads to prioritize work and meet deadlines
Ability to read, interpret, and understand work instructions and drawings
Experience with precision assembly, including torque tooling, mixing/applying adhesives, and leak‑check testing

Responsibilities

Precision assembly of complex aerospace components
Perform case prep, line and cast, cure, strip, and machining of solid rocket propellant
Support mix/grind/cast operations with energetic materials
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or lead

Benefits

L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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