Assembly Operator

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

Your next role

At L3Harris in Brighton we are part of Release Systems and the Mission Avionics sector operating in the Aerospace domain. We specialise in high performance electro-mechanical systems and pneumatic technology for airborne weapon carriage release.

We’re looking for an Assembly Operator to join our Operations Assembly team who are responsible for building and testing precision electro/mechanical motors and various other precision components used on aircrafts to drawing and relevant quality requirements.

What the role will involve

If you were to join our team of dedicated experts, the responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Assemblies include solder wires, tags, components to boards or terminals, bearing fitting, measurement of shaft radial and end play.
• Carry out electrical test and inspection to drawings and specification using appropriate equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-metres, vibration rigs and environmental ovens.
• Asses returns for repair/refurbishment and determine repair requirements DIR’s (Defect Investigation Report). Strip, clean, test and re-build to specification.
• Complete test documentation and all relevant paperwork and maintain traceability of individual parts.
• Conduct their work in a safe manner. Use PPE where appropriate.
• When required, carryout other reasonable tasks outside of the normal pattern of work as requested by the respective manager.
• Assist in training other members of staff when required.
• To man manage within authorised limits when supervisor is absent.
• To support design department in trials and pre-production units.
• To liaise and support MED (Manufacturing Engineering Dpt) in the writing of the manufacturing process (route card narrative and plannings). Offer process improvement and ensure a smooth transition of first batches of production units from design

What you’ll bring

The role of Assembly Operator requires the following experience and skills:

• Experience in electro-mechanical fitting/assembly
• Experience in using precision measuring equipment and electronic test equipment such as: DMM, Megger’s, oscilloscope, power suppliers etc
• Good understanding of Mechanical and Electrical Drawings
• PC literate and database experience
• Ability to work well in a team environment with good communication skills
• To have an organised and methodical approach
• High level of attention to detail and concentration required
• Ability to work to defined procedures and timescales

Additional benefits

At L3Harris, we value and appreciate everything our people do for us, and offer an attractive package. A few of our benefits are:

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working where possible
• 12pm finish on a Friday
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Mental health and wellbeing schemes

Important to know

Many of our roles require the ability to obtain a security clearance relevant to the country of the position. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and may be subject to government security checks.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.