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Precision Machinist D 1

Jacksonville, Florida; Panama City, Florida

Job ID 17627
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Precision Machinist

Job Code: 17627

Job Location: Panama City, FL OR Jacksonville, FL (On-Site)

Job Schedule: Swing Shift M-F (Primary 2nd or 3rd shift)

Job Description:

The Precision Machinist will be responsible for performing all duties required to set-up, adjust, operate, and maintain electrically powered metal machining equipment such as a milling machine or lathe. The equipment to be used shipboard will be 2 axis and 3 axis portable milling machines. Must have experience with hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical connections.

Essential Functions:

  • Candidate must have specific experience utilizing metal machining methods including cutting speeds, cutting feeds, surface smoothness, flatness.
  • Experience with vertical and horizontal milling machines, line boring equipment, and lathes is required.
  • Must have specific experience with precision measuring devices such as micrometers, depth gauges, angle indicators, drilling, and tapping of threaded holes.
  • Willing and able to travel up to 60%.
  • Able to provide own hand tools specific to the trade.
  • Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
  • Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shift while machining and 1st shift when machining work is not available.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

  • Requires highly developed job knowledge and skills typically obtained through a combination of education and experience.
    • A High School Diploma or equivalent with eight (8) years of prior machine shop experience performing metal machining, utilizing portable and/or machine shop equipment.
    • 2 years port-secondary/associate degree with four (4) years of prior machine
  • Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Familiarization with Optical Alignment.
  • Certified trade school training.

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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