Machinist B

Job Title: Machinist B

Job ID: 40861

Job Location: Orange, VA; On-site

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Machinist B to work at our Orange, VA location. 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.

Position sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, precision grinders, etc. to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions

Essential Functions:

• These positions interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determine sequence of operations, number of cuts required and method of setup and arrangement; work with a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments; make shop computations; and fit and put together precision parts and determine material, parts and equipment required.
• Fabricates piece parts per work instructions, drawings and specifications through the use of required machine tools. Inspects piece parts per work instruction and drawing requirements. Sets up and operates machine tools.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Uses, adjusts, cleans and stores the tools, machinery and equipment used.
• Keeps records and reports of the use of equipment.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior machinist experience or 2 years post Secondary/Associates Degree with 0-2 years of prior machinist experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience as a manual machinist on a conventional lathe and CNC machining in an industrial / manufacturing environment.
• A trade school certification or state-licensed Journeyman Machinist certification is strongly desired.
• Manual machining experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of setting up the operation of milling machines and lathes.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints, production plans and/or work instructions.
• Working knowledge performing in-process inspection of finished parts utilizing appropriate inspection and gaging equipment.
• Knowledge of industry applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Knowledge of machine tools and equipment, machine shop procedures and practices, principals and properties.
• Knowledge of basic mathematic principles to solve problems.
• The ability to work in a team environment and relate to all levels of employees.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $18.27/hr - $33.65/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. 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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