Tool Maker C with Security Clearance
Job in
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84101, USA
Listed on 2026-08-14
Listing for:
L3Harris Technologies
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-14
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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. L3
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.
Job Title:
Tool Maker C Job Code: 40247
Job Location:
Salt Lake City, Utah
Job Schedule:
9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)
Job Description:
A Tool Maker C is an experienced-level professional with the expectation to have proficient machining and fabrication knowledge that will translate to a quick impact on meeting production needs. Tool Makers are responsible for fabricating, building, handling, repairing and integrating complex parts, assemblies and machines normally used in engineering prototypes, one of a kind product or low volume manufacturing. They may design and fabricate manufacturing assembly aids and tooling.
They work from blueprints, process sheets and sketches to perform production tasks, which includes the cutting and shaping of metal to precision dimensions. They monitor and verify the quality of machining operations against quality control procedures. They often interface with engineers in prototyping and optimizing assembly processes and procedures for manufacturability. Work tasks may consist of fabrication (Assembly, Sawing, Drilling, Bending, Grinding, Deburring, Labeling, etc.),
sheet metal forming, milling (CNC and manual), lathe turning (CNC and manual), laser cutting, using precision measuring equipment (CMM*, calipers, micrometers, height gages, etc.), EDM, welding, chemical processing (Alodine), 3D printing, overhead crane operation, and machine maintenance.
Essential Functions:
* Repair of damaged parts and assemblies to bring back into conformance with drawing requirements (Removing broken fasteners, replacing inserts, chasing threads, etc.)
* Fabricate, modify, and assemble parts as defined by engineering drawings, CAD files, and sketches; assembly includes the installation of a variety of hardware (rivets, press-fit pins, fastener inserts, bushings, clips, nut plates, gasket, etc.)
* Plan, layout, setup, and operate equipment associated with sheet metal fabrication
* Machine and fabricate various materials such as aluminum, steel, and stainless-steel in plate, sheet, bar, and structural forms; more rarely, brass and copper
* Set-up and operation of a variety of manufacturing and fabrication equipment using the programs and tooling specified
* Assess workload across multiple work centers and prioritize work according to business need, batching efficiency, age of work, and supervisor direction
* Apply and interpret GD&T tolerances
* Calculate and verify dimensions against tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers, calipers, gages, etc.
* Aid engineering in creating, modifying, and updating fixtures and tooling
* Responsible for recording all work operations performed, non-conformances and inputting other specifications into computer-based programs
* Perform preventive maintenance on machines
* Diagnose tooling and equipment malfunctions, and coordinates with engineering / management the repair / replacement of damaged assets
* Maintain work area and machine shop to 5S + 1 standards
* Complete all required company training promptly
* Support overtime (extended hours, weekends, holidays) as needed
* Follow company policies and procedures
* Train team members on job responsibilities as needed
* Participate in and drive continuous improvement projects refining quality, cost, and schedule or other items of value to the business
* Other responsibilities as assigned by management
Required Qualifications (one of the following):
* High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience
* 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional
Skills:
* 2+ years of recent (within last 6 years) experience in welding Aluminum and steels
* 2+ years of recent (within last 6 years) experience in GD&T application
* 2+ years of recent (within last 6 years) experience of applying CMM methods of inspection (CALYPSO software)
* 2+ years of recent (within last 6 years) experience in operating CNC machines
* 2+ years of recent (within last 6 years) experience in reading and modifying G-code
* 2+ years of recent (within last 6 years) experience in adjusting Feeds and Speeds
* 2+ years of recent (within last 6 years)…
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