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Aerospace Manufacturing Technician

Harris Geospatial Solutions, Orange, VA, United States


Job Title: Manufacturing Technician
Job ID: 37048
Job Location: Orange, VA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a

Manufacturing Technician

to work at our Orange, VA location. This site is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high‑complexity production programs.

The

Manufacturing Technician

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. L3Harris is an industry leading supplier of missile components to the government for use in national defense. This position performs functions such as produce solid‑propellant rocket fuel, clean and assembles equipment, cleans tools, parts, and work area, operates machinery and all other duties and tasks required. Maintains records for manufactured products. Works safely while producing a high quality product and maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

Essential Functions:

30% – Wire prep and solder components

20% – Clean, assemble and dismantle various types of hardware and tooling

20% – Fill our paperwork and collect data which may require performing mathematical calculations

10% – Operate various equipment (e.g. crimping machine, soldering iron and ovens) as part of the manufacturing process

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

J‑Standard Certification

Understanding of mechanical equipment and its operation

Ability to work with tools: both hand and electric or pneumatic

Demonstrated ability to apply oneself within a personnel environment while completing semi‑repetitive tasks in a sequential manner

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to complete multiple tasks and prioritize in an appropriate manner

Ability to make good judgment calls when it comes to making decisions as to process, equipment use and following safety precautions

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Additional Information:
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.

L3Harris Technologies is an 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.

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