- Reading and understanding engineered drawings and blueprints with a deep understanding of GD&T
- Reading and following production planning.
- Running jobs close to tolerances of +/- .0001".
- Maintaining a rejection rate of less than 1%.
- Using precision measuring instruments to check work.
- Setting up and running electrical discharge machines.
- Setting up and running manual and/or NC mills and lathes to fabricate electrodes.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDM Machinist- 4 - Redmond, United States - L3Harris Technologies
Description
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 Overview
We are seeking a top-level precision EDM Machinist to join our Machine Shop in Redmond, Washington. This is a Day shift position that typically works Mondays - Thursdays from 5:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., but candidates must be willing and available to work other shifts or overtime as needed to meet delivery schedules.
In our Redmond, WA, site (Seattle area), we fabricate, assemble, and test chemical and electric thrusters, as well as small scale propulsion systems. Our electric propulsion systems enable a wide variety of missions from the exploration of our solar system to global communication and the surveillance of severe weather and wild fires.
Essential Functions
Under direction of the Machine Shop Supervisor, Lead or designee, the Machinist will perform set-ups and machining of close tolerance aerospace hardware on sinker and small hole EDMs. Duties include:
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), 6+ years EDM experience and 10+ years of close tolerance manual/CNC machining. Knowledge of machining materials such as aluminum, tool, alloy, carbon steels, stainless steel, titanium, plastics and Inconel is preferred. Must understand and be able to use trigonometry. Requires the willingness and ability to work overtime as necessary.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $28.13/hr MIN - $52.16/hr 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.