Tool Maker
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly, Fabrication
L3
Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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. L3
Harris 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.
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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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.
Tool Maker Job Code: 45444
Job Location:
Rochester, 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:
The Airborne Focus Factory of L3
Harris Space and Mission Systems located in Rochester, New York, is looking for an experienced Tool Maker to join the assembly and integration team.
The job scope includes complex parts, assemblies for engineering prototypes, unique products, or low-volume manufacturing. Scope includes the assembly and integration of low volume hardware. Candidate must possess a machining and fabrication background and ability to work within tight tolerance specifications. Scope is focused on the timely execution of assigned tasks as an individual contributor and function well within a team environment.
This role involves working directly with engineers on the design, development and fabrication of new and existing products to optimize design for manufacturability. L3
Harris in New York
- Tool Maker or Machinist experience.
- Perform work in manufacturing and/or prototyping environment.
- Must be able to read engineering drawings/blueprints/schematics and detailed work instructions.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and manufacturing documentation.
- Mechanically inclined, and be able to work with very fragile and precise optomechanical assemblies.
- Speaks clearly and concisely, presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups.
- Ability to identify problems and suggest solutions.
- Demonstrates appropriate computer knowledge.
- Understands and adheres to established policies, procedures and proper labor charging practices.
- Must be able to perform as an individual contributor as well as within a team environment.
- Abilty to obtain a US security clearance.
- 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.
Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to work overtime, shift work, weekends, and some travel.
- Skilled Journeyman's Certification.
- Experience in an Electrical/Mechanical/Optical fabrication discipline.
- Aerospace or Defense industry experience.
- Experience with CNC programming utilizing MasterCAM.
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Rochester is $31.73/hr - $58.65/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. L3
Harris 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…
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