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 the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.
Job Title: Tool Maker D
Job Code: 17136
Job Location: Mason, OH
Schedule: 9/80 Regular
Job Description:
This position supports a strategic program essential to maintaining U.S. Armed Forces’ readiness. The successful Tool Maker will be responsible for fabricating, assembling and modifying a wide variety of machined sub components and fixtures. The Tool Maker utilizes a variety of machinist's hand tools, precision measuring instruments, lathe, and mill to deliver custom products. This position works collaboratively with production to produce sub components in a timely manner to deliver to our customers needs. Additionally, this will role be responsible for performing assembly and testing of electro optical and infrared products. The Tool Maker will work in a flexible environment, and will be a senior support individual contributor who can work autonomously.
Essential Functions:
Set up and operate a wide range of manual tools and machinery (lathe and mill) to perform various close tolerance (± 0.0005”) machining operations Develop machining processes by analyzing drawings specifications to fabricate and modify sub componentsProvide rough estimate of hours for products based on drawings and work instructionsSet up and operate machinery in accordance with operational & safety requirementsSelect machine control speeds, feeds, and path of cut based on machine operation, selected cutting tool and machining characteristics of materialWhen applicable, assemble and review that each finished piece mates with other pieces to form a the required sub componentAssist and troubleshoot with setup and operation of tooling in production equipmentReview machining tools for obvious signs of wear; rework or replace tools as required Perform machine maintenance as requiredQualifications:
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.4+ years’ experience with the reading and interpretation of drawings and work instructions4+ years’ of manual machine shop equipment with 2 years experience using Bridgeport lathes and millsPreferred Additional Skills:
Certification from National Tooling & Machining AssocationFamiliarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)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.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.