Manufacturing Technician B
L3Harris · Waco, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at L3Harris (aerospace & defense) in Waco, TX. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the.
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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.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 87 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $85k–$105k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 53%
- Tooling 42%
- Machining 30%
- CNC 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at L3Harris
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: L3Harris in Waco
4 other open roles at this site.
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- Director, Aerospace Engineering · Manufacturing · Director+
- Facilities Technician B · Reliability · Technician
- Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer · Quality · Senior
Manufacturing Technician B at L3Harris in other locations
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Full description from L3HarrisAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Functions
- ◆Report job constraints such as: errors caused by workmanship, defects in parts, materials, assembly procedures, tools, sequences, etc., in accordance with procedures
- ◆Exhibit exemplary housekeeping and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) standards
- ◆Possess understanding and knowledge of basic computer systems and programs
- ◆Ability stand for long periods of time, and work in elevated and/or confined spaces as required
- ◆Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment
responsibilities
- ◆Must adhere to policy regarding PPE (personal protective equipment)
Qualifications
- ✓May substitute experience with completion of Avionics or Airframe and Power plant schooling
- ✓Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- ✓Must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance
- ✓Must be able to read and write the English Language
- ✓Must be able to work overtime, any shift, and weekends as required.
- ✓Must be able to pass pre-employment background, drug, & medical screening; subject to FAA
requirements
and random substance abuse screening.
requirements
for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
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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.
J ob Title: Manufacturing Technician B
Job Location: Waco, Tx
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week
Job Description
Perform a wide variety of complex electrical installations, repairs and modifications on aircraft electrical systems with no assistance and can coach and mentor junior assemblers.
- •Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics, engineering dispositions and instructions.
- •Ability to select correct parts, materials, tools, assemblies, standards, hardware, etc. to install, fit, fasten, align, adjust and perform the necessary pre-installation assembly work to accomplish the installation of wire provisions, wire bundles and harnesses, power feeders, signal data lines, and fiber optic harnesses requiring the use of production and engineering prints to determine exact locations.
- •Perform any repairs, rework and the incorporation of authorized changes. Remove and/or replace installed components and any related parts.
Preferred Additional Skills
- +Proficient in MS Office
- +Strong Leadership Skills