Composite Technician

Composite Technician BL3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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 LocationHuntsville, AL (AMF North)Job Schedule3rd Shift 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a weekJob DescriptionL3Harris is seeking a Composite Manufacturing Technician to work at our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) North in Huntsville, AL, which is our inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of small, medium, and large case composite rocket motor hardware. Essential functions include:Produce parts, components and final assemblies using composite fabrication, compression molding, metal fabrication, modification, checkout, re-work, quality testing, and assembly utilizing detailed work instructions, schematics, diagrams, layouts or manufacturing test development or diagnostic equipment.Prepare various components for lay-up, filament winding, cure and post cure using cured and uncured rubber materials and adhesives.Operation of various machinery and shop equipment which may include but not be limited to ovens, autoclaves, manual lathes, CNC lathes, CNC milling centers, manual mills, boring mills, presses, furnaces, mixers, grinders, swages, paint booths, fume hoods and automated welding equipment.Fabrication and assembly of piece parts into completed sub-assembly using assembly tools.Perform vacuum bagging and related processes for fabrication and curing composite parts.Complete structural bonding operations using film adhesives, core materials, and adhesives.Building complex layups individually and in small groups.Insulation of mandrels and composite cases.Cast, cure and machining of sand mandrels.Facilitate and conduct OJT training of technicians as required.Works with management and supervision to meet critical deadlines.Produce development hardware to support research and development programs.Troubleshoot processes and identify, modify and/or escalate out of control processes and production escapes.Coordinate with maintenance, supervision and/or engineers in the set-up and calibration of equipment.Participate in preventative maintenance activities.Clean machines, equipment, and work area according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).Support safety initiatives and adhere to 5S+1 standardsQualificationsRequires a 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.