Manufacturing Technician B - 1st Shift

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 professional growth, working in an inclusive, engaging environment that promotes work‑life success and a commitment to excellence.

Location

Orange, VA – our site near Culpeper, VA (about 1.5 hours from Washington, DC) is the center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion, Energetics development, and high‑complexity production programs.

Schedule

1st Shift 4/10: Employees work 10‑hour days, 4 days a week.

About the role

Working under direct supervision, the Manufacturing Technician performs routine and repetitive duties within the manufacturing operations area. The role includes pressure tests, bonding, assembly, painting, precision part cleaning, mixing adhesives, torquing fasteners, and other tasks required to assemble and prepare products for shipment. You will join a cross‑functional team of engineers and technicians to fabricate components and assemble them into advanced solid rocket systems.

Responsibilities

• Precision assembly of complex aerospace components.
• Fabrication of components, cleaning and assembling equipment, and maintaining tools, parts, and work area.
• Operating machinery for case preparation, line and cast, cure, strip, and machining of solid rocket propellant.
• Mixing or processing liner materials and applying liners to cases and components.
• Maintaining records for manufactured products.
• Working safely while producing high‑quality products and keeping the work area orderly.
• Applying general manufacturing knowledge to solve basic problems with logical solutions.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s Degree with 0‑2 years of related experience.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Commitment to safety practices.
• Strong cooperative working relationships with team members and other contacts.
• Accurate and rapid mathematical calculations.
• Effective collaboration with management, supervisors, or leads to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and understanding work instructions, drawings, etc.
• Experience with precision assembly, including torque tooling, mixing and applying adhesives, and leak‑check testing.