Tool Maker

L3Harris•Rochester, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

The Airborne Focus Factory of L3Harris Space and Mission Systems located in Rochester, New York, is looking for an experienced Tool Maker to join the assembly and integration team. The job scope includes complex parts, assemblies for engineering prototypes, unique products, or low-volume manufacturing. Scope includes the assembly and integration of low volume hardware. Candidate must possess a machining and fabrication background and ability to work within tight tolerance specifications. Scope is focused on the timely execution of assigned tasks as an individual contributor and function well within a team environment. This role involves working directly with engineers on the design, development and fabrication of new and existing products to optimize design for manufacturability.

Requirements

  • Tool Maker or Machinist experience.
  • 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

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to work overtime, shift work, weekends, and some travel.
  • Skilled Journeyman's Certification.
  • Experience in an Electrical/Mechanical/Optical fabrication discipline.
  • Aerospace or Defense industry experience.
  • Experience with CNC programming utilizing MasterCAM.
  • Experience with sheet metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

  • Perform work in manufacturing and/or prototyping environment.
  • Must be able to read engineering drawings/blueprints/schematics and detailed work instructions.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and manufacturing documentation.
  • Mechanically inclined, and be able to work with very fragile and precise optomechanical assemblies.
  • Speaks clearly and concisely, presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups.
  • Ability to identify problems and suggest solutions.
  • Demonstrates appropriate computer knowledge.
  • Understands and adheres to established policies, procedures and proper labor charging practices.
  • Must be able to perform as an individual contributor as well as within a team environment.
  • Abilty to obtain a US security clearance.

Benefits

  • health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • flexible spending accounts
  • EAP
  • education assistance
  • parental leave
  • paid time off
  • company-paid holidays
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