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Fabrication C – (Welder / Fabricator ) (3rd Shift)

Norfolk, Virginia
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Welder / Fabricator to join our Norfolk VA team on 3rd shift. The ideal candidate will be proficient in both TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding processes, capable of working with aluminum, steel, and stainless steel. This role requires the ability to read and interpret tight tolerance drawings and perform fixturing and setup of parts using precision welding tables. In addition to welding, some assembly work will be required.

Essential Functions:

  • Welding: Perform TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding on various metals, including aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
  • Fabrication: Fabricate structures and components according to specifications.
  • Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret tight tolerance drawings to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
  • Fixturing and Setup: Use precision welding tables and fixturing to set up parts for welding.
  • Assembly Work: Perform assembly tasks as needed in addition to welding duties.
  • Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other departments to achieve project goals.
  • Quality Standards: Maintain general knowledge of workmanship to military standards.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or trade school certifications in welding.
  • Demonstrated strong foundational knowledge and practical skills in welding techniques.
  • Ability to pass a 3G plate test in all positions for aluminum, steel, and stainless steel
  • Strong proficiency in TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with tight tolerances.
  • Experience with fixturing and setting up parts using precision welding tables.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work 3rd shift.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Knowledge of most metal types used for fabrication. (Steel, Stainless, Aluminum, Monel, k500)
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed.
  • Willingness to travel if necessary.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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