Title:  Composite Technician B

Job Title: Composite Technician B

Job Code: 42793

Job Location: North Amityville, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and team‑focused individual to support the layup, machining, and bonding of composite and epoxy parts. This role also assists in preparing and masking antennas for foam injection. The ideal candidate works well with others, demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting customer deadlines, and is willing to work overtime when required.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the layup and machining of composite and epoxy parts.
• Prepare and mask antennas for foam injection.
• Bond a variety of dissimilar materials—including composite, metal, and laminate—into semi‑finished or finished assemblies, parts, skins, components, and structures.
• Lay out articles and cut parts or materials to size based on specifications.
• Apply liquid or solid bonding agents as required for specific processes.
• Operate autoclaves, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete bonding cycles.
• Control heat, pressure, and timing conditions by setting and operating equipment according to material and bonding specifications.
• Perform sanding, deburring, and smoothing of bonded areas; apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
• Monitor and verify the quality of finished parts to ensure compliance with standards.
• Complete repairs on composite, metal, or laminate‑bonded products following inspection and rework instructions.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and follow all company procedures.
• Work with composite materials (Fiberglass & Epoxy) and polyurethane foams
• Able to use shop tools such as band saws, table routers, hand routers, drill presses, orbital sanders, utility knives, etc.
• Use of common measuring tools such as micrometers, vernier calipers, etc.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience running hydraulic press molding machines
• Experience vacuum bagging of composite parts
• Experience working with polyurethane foam

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York (Greater NYC. area) is $22.84 MIN - $42.55 MAX. 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.

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