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Manufacturing Technician B 2nd shift

Orange, Virginia

Job ID 9272
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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician B

Job Location: Culpeper, VA

Job Code: 9272

Job Schedule: 9/80, every other Friday off. 2:30 pm – 12:00 am

Our site near Culpeper, VA, in beautiful, rural Orange County (1.5 hours from Washington, DC) is growing!  This site is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician (2nd shift) to join the team at our Culpeper, VA site.

Reporting directly to the Manager, Manufacturing Operations, this position will join an exceptional cross-functional team of engineers and technicians to fabricate components and assemble them into the most advanced solid rocket systems in the world. Aerojet-Rocketdyne is an industry leading supplier of missile components to the government for use in national defense. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This is a position that may perform functions such as fabrication of components, clean and assemble equipment, cleans tools, parts, and work area, operate machinery. Mixes or processes liner materials, apply liner to cases and components. Pressure tests, bonds, assembles, paints, precision part clean, mix adhesives, torques fasteners, and all other duties and tasks required to assemble and prepare for shipment of products. Maintains records for manufactured products. Works safely while producing a high quality product and maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

Working under direct supervision, the Manufacturing Technician performs routine and repetitive duties within the manufacturing operations area. Applies general manufacturing knowledge to basic problems to come up with logical answers.

60% - Precision Assembly of complex aerospace components.

30% - Case prep, line and cast, cure, strip, and machine solid rocket propellant.

10% - Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or lead.

Qualifications

High school diploma (or equivalence), preferred, and four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to follow safety practices.
  • Ability to stablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the work team and those contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately and quickly.
  • Ability to work with management, supervisor or lead personnel to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to read, interpret and understand work instructions, drawings, etc.
  • Experience with precision assembly such as use of toque tooling, mix and apply adhesives, leak check testing, etc.

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.

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