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L3Harris EDM Machinist- 4 in Redmond, Washington

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:

  • 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.

    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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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