Job Title: Assembly OMB

Job Code: UN062D

Job Location: Northampton, MA

Schedule: 5/8, M-F

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.

About L3Harris Technologies:

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 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

Effectively assemble optical & mechanical units to deliver output that is aligned with company quality, delivery and cost goals in order to meet customer expectations and contractual requirements. Successfully apply optical & mechanical assembly best practices with company tools and processes in order to produce a high-quality output which positively impacts the company's business results.

Essential Functions:

• Translate blueprint instructions, operation sheets and computerized directions into specific building requirements and action.
• Assemble optical and mechanical units to required tolerances and requirements.
• Conduct hydraulic & pneumatic pressure tests and vacuum & dew point tests to determine integrity of pressure boundaries and establish acceptable dew points.
• Properly set up and operate machining equipment including drill press, bench lathe, engraving machine and milling machine.
• Conduct complex cleaning duties directly related to output quality.
• Comply with KEO rules and requirements including 5S responsibilities applicable to the cleaning, operation and maintenance of all equipment and areas including personal working area and common area, ensuring the safety of oneself and others.
• Comply with the company rules and requirements regarding the proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and quality safety processes designed to protect all associates working within or near the assembly floor.
• Correctly operate various types of cranes (Jib, side-pull, overhead.) to carefully move material and products through assembly and test phases of manufacture. Lifts considered critical such as the installation of a D&C to the mast and the subsequent installation into the tower will be performed by Grade 7.
• Perform general housekeeping activities.
• Identify and follow all production processes.

GRADE 5:

• Work to a tolerance of 15 seconds on optical parts and .001” mechanical.
• Set up and operate engraving machines, drill press, milling machine and bench lathe to a tolerance of .002”.
• Responsible for own work including set up.
• Distinguish quality defects and bring to the attention of supervisor or group leader.
• Final clean the more complicated assemblies or instruments.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Completed vocational track in mechanical assembly or applicable track.
• 1+ years’ experience in general mechanical assembly or auto mechanic assembly.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, operation data sheets & computerized instructions.
• US citizen with the ability to obtain a government security clearance.
• Active Clearance if required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Fine motor dexterity & hand/eye coordination.
• The ability to recognize colors, with or without the use of glasses or corrective lenses.
• Must be able to lift 32lbs., sit or stand for up to 8 hours and climb stairs.

ENVIRONMENT

• Light manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals and solvents.
• Involves handling and use of hazardous materials.
• Environment requires extensive safety training for the protection of oneself and the safety of others. The use of safety equipment is required at all times.