Composite Manufacturing Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

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Job Title: Manufacturing Technician B

Job Code: 40845

Job Location: Ashburn, 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:

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will work in a dynamic, fast paced production and R&D environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail. The Manufacturing Technician will fabricate components and assemblies for various unmanned aerospace applications. Fabrication methods include composite layups, composite trimming, part finishing, painting, bonding, electro-mechanical assembly, and other processes as required.

In this role, you will be a part of the Agile Development Group which is a division that specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions:

• Performs all duties required to assist with the fabrication and integration of parts and assemblies.
• Construct layups of carbon fiber, fiberglass, and/or Kevlar utilizing various methods such as compression molds, vacuum bagging, and compression bladders.
• Perform part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
• Use various adhesives (epoxy, RTV, etc.) to bond a variety of materials (composite, metal, or laminate) to parts, components, assemblies, equipment or structures.
• Perform finishing operations like filling surface voids, sanding, and painting.
• Perform wide variety of mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly operations on small, precision parts.
• Recommends updates for existing processes.
• Monitors and verifies quality of finished product using various measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee safety; upholding corporate safety standards.
• Work in a team setting collaborating with manufacturing, planning and engineering.
• Moving, pushing, pulling and/or transport 25-50 pounds on a regular basis. Moving, bending, sitting, standing, climbing, and reaching for prolonged periods of time on a regular basis.
• Ability to seize, grasp, turn, hold, and operate manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Willingness and ability to work in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, chemicals, and loud noises.
• Willingness and ability to comply with all applicable PPE requirements (respirators, safety glasses, gloves, etc).
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 yrs post Secondary/Associates Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 0-2 years of prior relevant experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Excellent people skills to include working in a diverse, and dynamic team environment
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
• Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success
• Ability to learn and understand drawings, procedures, and/or schedules
• Ability to accurately complete all required paperwork
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience working in an environment that implements lean practices
• Experience working in an environment that implements ESD and FOD controls
• Experience in the fabrication and integration of composite materials or experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in all phases of product design and fabrication ranging from initial R&D to full production
• Proficiency with various shop equipment including: cutting/grinding tools, composite curing ovens, manual mills and lathes, table saw, band saws, etc.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, procedures, and/or schedules
• Knowledge and understanding of product quality processes
  

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia (Greater D.C. area) is $22.84 MIN - $42.55 MAX. 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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