L3 Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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. L3 Harris 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. L3 Harris ... more details
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Job Title: Mechanical Assembler A
Job Code: 11267
Job Location: Simi Valley, CA
SUMMARY: Assembles mechanical assemblies and sub assemblies for large antenna systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position reports to the Mechanical Assembly Supervisor.
- Performs a wide variety of complex assembly operations on mechanical parts, assemblies, and subassemblies such as modules, panels, racks, or cabinets.
- Interprets and follows diagrams, T.O. specifications, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
- Makes initial layouts must be able to assemble close tolerance parts and use a wide variety of hand and pneumatic tools.
- Checks for work correctness and for conformance to specifications.
- May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications.
- Mechanical assembly of large antenna systems and sub-assemblies, gearboxes, large diameter bearings, etc.
- Uses hand tools and various epoxies to perform operations.
- Interfaces with engineering, quality assurance, and test personnel to ensure subassemblies are inspected and tested at specified checkpoints.
- Work to be performed requires heavy lifts involving the use of cranes, forklifts and man lifts.
- May also be assigned to small assembly detailed work.
- Interface with members of multiple departments like Engineer, Quality Assurance and Test Engineering to ensure subassemblies are tested at specified check points.
- May be required to travel for field work to install and assemble systems under supervision.
- Sets the highest ethical standards for self and others.
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 0 to 3 years of prior mechanical assembly experience.
- Must be comfortable working at heights and climbing.
- Experience in the use of hand tools, drilling/tapping, torquing, reading blueprints, understanding drawings, etc.
- Must be able to read and interpret blue prints.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS
- Previous experience working at heights is preferred.
- Previous experience operating forklifts is desired.
- Knowledge of standard calipers and dial indicators is desired.
- General knowledge of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control and tool control processes is desired.
STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
Communication
- Must have excellent verbal communication and written communication skills. Must be skilled at producing accurate, punctual reports, delivering presentations/training, and sharing information with others. Must be able to speak fluent English.
- Must understand and promote the company’s mission and values.
- Must be proficient in ensuring customer satisfaction, setting realistic customer expectations, owning and solving customer problems, meeting commitments to customers, seeking out customer input and responding to customers.
- Must have expertise in listening skills, seeking out feedback and constructive criticism, networking and building relationships, flexibility, open-mindedness, and negotiating.
- Must be capable of working on team projects, exchanging ideas and opinions, managing conflict, working with other departments, and developing working relationships.
Dependability/Flexibility/Organization/Planning
- Must be able to meet commitments and work standards, work independently, be accountable, and stay focused under pressure.
- Must have ability to adapt to change and be open to new ideas that may include taking on new responsibilities. Must be adept at handling pressure and uncertainty and adjusting work plans to meet changing company/department needs. Must manage time well to meet deadlines.
- Must be willing to work overtime hours when required, meet attendance requirements, meet schedule requirements as assigned, and maintain a positive attitude during overtime hours.
- Must be skilled in organizing information, maintaining an organized work area, and time management.
- Must be capable of developing realistic plans, setting goals, balancing short- and long-term goals, aligning plans with company/department goals, resource management, contingency planning, coordinating and cooperating with others.
Judgment/Decision Making
- Must be capable of making thoughtful, systematic decisions; make decisions under pressure, gather input, and build consensus; make unpopular decisions and consider impact of decisions. Must be able to make effective decisions quickly.
- Must be practiced in applying past experience to current situations and providing manager with feedback.
- Must act with integrity, admit to and learn from mistakes, meet commitments, and be accountable for decisions.
- Must be experienced in anticipating and preventing problems, defining problems, overcoming obstacles, generating alternate solutions, and group problem solving.
- Must be capable of seeking out new responsibilities, recognizing and acting on opportunities, generating new ideas, and initiating self-development. Excellent follow up/follow through skills are required.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT
- This position requires the ability to receive security clearance
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT
- Must be able to travel 50% of the time.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $41,000 - $49,700. 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.
The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close (08/20/2024).
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.
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