(DoD SkillBridge), Composite Technician

Job Title: (DoD SkillBridge), Composite Technician

Job Code: 40473

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80

L3Harris’ DoD SkillBridge is connecting transitioning service members to career training opportunities within our organization. We will provide service members with valuable civilian work experience through industry specific training, certifications and on the job experience during their DoD SkillBridge internship to help them ready themselves for their next mission.

L3Harris aims to attract and retain veteran talent and to help bridge the gap between their military service and civilian careers within our organization. L3Harris is eager to share our knowledge and experience with our service members. This internship is an opportunity for the service member to gain a full understanding of the job position outlined below.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR DOD SKILLBRIDGE JOB OPPORTUNITES YOU MUST BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE U.S. MILITARY WITH 180 DAYS OF SERVICE OR FEWER REMAINING PRIOR TO YOUR DATE OF SEPARATION AND HAVE AT LEAST 180 CONTINUOUS DAYS OF ACTIVE SERVICE.

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Composite Manufacturing Technician to join our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) North in Huntsville, AL. This facility specializes in the inert fabrication and assembly of large composite rocket motor hardware.

Essential Functions:

• Produce parts, components, and final assemblies using composite fabrication, compression molding, metal fabrication, modification, checkout, rework, quality testing, and assembly, following detailed work instructions, schematics, diagrams, layouts, and manufacturing or diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare components for lay-up, filament winding, cure, and post-cure using cured and uncured rubber materials and adhesives.
• Operate a variety of machinery and shop equipment, which may include ovens, autoclaves, manual and CNC lathes, CNC milling centers, manual mills, boring mills, presses, furnaces, mixers, grinders, swages, paint booths, fume hoods, and overhead cranes.
• Fabricate and assemble piece parts into completed sub-assemblies using standard assembly tools.
• Perform vacuum bagging and related processes for the fabrication and curing of composite parts.
• Execute structural bonding operations using film adhesives, core materials, and adhesives.
• Build complex layups independently and in small teams.
• Build, clean, and properly store large tooling.
• Apply insulation to mandrels and composite cases.
• Cast, cure, and machine sand mandrels.
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to technicians as required.
• Work closely with management and supervision to meet critical deadlines.
• Produce development hardware to support research and development programs.
• Troubleshoot processes and identify, modify, or escalate out‑of‑control processes and production escapes.
• Assist in developing and implementing process improvement initiatives within the facility.
• Coordinate with maintenance, supervision, and engineering on equipment setup and calibration.
• Participate in preventative maintenance activities.
• Clean machines, equipment, and work areas per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support safety initiatives and adhere to 5S+1 standards.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/associate’s degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.