Sheetmetal Technician/Fabricator C - 3rd Shift

About the role

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. 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.

L3Harris is seeking an experienced CNC Laser and Press Brake Operator/Fabricator to join our Norfolk VA team on 3rd shift. The Press Brake operator will have expertise in sheet metal fabrication and mechanical assembly. This position will work 3rd Shift - from 10:30 pm to 7:00 am (Sunday through Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC press brake and laser equipment.
• Proficiently interpret drawings and work packages while maintaining attention to detail and understanding precision tolerances.
• Measure precision parts using calibrated instruments.
• Fabricate new parts or repair existing ones as needed in manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot minor programming and mechanical issues as needed.
• Operate manual machines such as lathes, mills, drills and machinist hand tools.
• Understand and operate conversational milling machines and Acu-Rite digital readouts.
• Work with various materials to produce high-quality products that meet drawing specifications.
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions to complete a job.
• Ability to work 3rd shift from 10:30 pm to 7:00 am – Sunday through Thursday.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience in CNC Press brake/laser operation in a manufacturing setting.
• At least 2 years fabricating, fitting, and assembling precision parts per drawings.
• At least 2 years of experience and knowledge of precision sheet metal, encompassing flat layouts, bend deductions,
• At least 1 year of experience using precision measuring instruments, such as calipers.
• At least 1 year of experience reading blueprints and drawings.

Skills

• Have a proven track record of reliability, responsibility, safety, and solid organizational skills.
• Strong communication and teaming skills.
• Proficient in installing threaded inserts and various hardware components into parts.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

Pay

$45,000 - $84,000 (salary range; final offer may vary based on experience and geographic location)

Schedule

5X8 Regular (Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week). Shift: 3rd Shift – 10:30 pm to 7:00 am, Sunday through Thursday.