Machinist B (Weekend A)

Machinist B

L3Harris 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.

Job Location

Huntsville, AL (AMF South Location)

Job Schedule

3/12 (Weekend A): Employees work 12 hours a day, 3 days a week (Friday - Sunday from 6:00AM - 6:30PM)

Job Description

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:

• This position interprets 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.
• Ability to run machine shop equipment such as lathes, CNC, milling machines, precision grinders, etc. to make parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Uses, adjusts, cleans and stores the tools, machinery and equipment used.
• Keeps records and reports of the use of equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires 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.

Preferred Additional Skills

• 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.
• Experience as a manual machinist on a conventional lathe and CNC machining in an industrial / manufacturing environment.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be 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 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.