Manufacturing Technician C
L3Harris · Mason, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at L3Harris (aerospace & defense) in Mason, OH. Additionally, this role will be responsible for performing assembly and/or testing of electro optical and infrared products.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 80 live postings that list pay, out of 1162 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 63 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 52%
- Tooling 45%
- Machining 34%
- Lean 30%
- CNC 25%
- 5S 25%
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Full description from L3HarrisAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Functions
- ◆Perform incoming functional test procedures.
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair systems by replacing faulty components/assemblies.
- ◆Install software and firmware in accordance with instructions.
- ◆Per procedure guidelines, perform post-maintenance on tests.
- ◆Prepare required service documentation in a timely fashion.
- ◆Attend off site training courses and self-study as required to maintain competency and compliance with serviced units, company policies, and procedures.
- ◆Interface with internal and external customers.
- ◆Provide regular status reports on work in progress.
- ◆Uphold safety
requirements
by wearing PPE and properly using work equipment in designated areas.
- ✓Work against contractual deadlines to meet customer delivery dates.
- ✓Access and utilize web based technical publications.
- ✓Follow ESD, FOD and Lasers procedures.
- ✓Follow industry standard or practice for 6S.
- ✓Ability to obtain a US security clearance.
Qualifications
- ✓Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
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L3Harris 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. 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 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: Manufacturing Technician C
Job Location: Mason, OH
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off - 2nd Shift
Job Description
As a Manufacturing Technician you will be responsible for contributing to the success of our Sensors Division working alongside our Production team. Additionally, this role will be responsible for performing assembly and/or testing of electro optical and infrared products.
Preferred Additional Skills
- +Advanced computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office is preferred.
- +Knowledge of infrared/optical/laser systems is a plus.
- +Technical knowledge and skills in troubleshooting down to the component level is preferred.
- +2 years of experience with electrical/electronic troubleshooting is preferred.
- +2 years of experience reading test procedures, operating instructions, drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and specifications is preferred.
- +Analog and digital troubleshooting skills are preferred.
- +Planning/organizational skills with ability to prioritize work assignments.
- +Ability to work individually and in a diverse and team-oriented environment.