We are seeking an EDM Operator A/B/C to work at our West Palm Beach, FL facility to set up and perform machining operations to produce development hardware, tools, and other items on ram or wire electrical discharge machines (EDM), and a variety of machine tools that support tooling for those machines.

The position may be filled at the level of the identified candidate.

Essential Functions:

• Under direction of higher grade operators, working lead, or supervisor, work from drawings, WI, and detailed instructions, and verbal instructions to plan, layout and perform basic program routines and perform basic slotting, boring, grooving, form cutting, and other similar operations on development hardware and tools.
• Plan setup, using specified holding fixture or selecting clamps, blocks, collets, and other standard holding devices from available supply.
• Work in conjunction with programmers or as directed to prove out and debug programs, overriding when appropriate to correct errors or enhance operations.
• Provide feedback to CNC programmer regarding programming corrections and recommended changes.
• Check work visually and with precision measuring instruments against specifications, and determine corrective action and preventive action on any parts that deviate from acceptable limits.
• Apply machines to check dimensions and locations of less involved partial or fully completed parts and assemblies when necessary.
• Operate hoists, lifting devices, and fork lift truck as required.
• Maintain necessary tools, materials, and/or supplies to ensure steady workflow, as well as maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Follow proper maintenance at operator level of machining equipment to ensure proper operation and limit down time.
• Comply with environmental/safety regulations and programs requirements to ensure safe working conditions and to preserve a healthy environment.
• Comply with company quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Keep current with training certifications for compliance with governmental and company regulations.
• May be required to train for, obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits and certifications for assigned area.
• Maintain reports, documentation, and logs as required.
• May perform advance EDM operations, depending on level at which the position is filled Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Pass a background investigation to obtain a security clearance (classified/secret)

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-4 years of directly related experience minimum.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 2-3 years trade school highly desirable.
• Prior experience in the Aerospace industry is a plus.
• Well rounded knowledge of applied mathematics including, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and handbook formulae to read and interpret drawings, specifications and complicated sketches.

• Basic computer skills and the ability to navigate through manufacturing and quality systems.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $33.76/hr - $51.91/hr. 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.