Welder - Journeyman
About the role
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 Description
We are seeking a Welder Journeyman for our Canoga Park, CA location. Union position. 2nd shift.
Enjoy work/life balance**at our **Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area) site. At this facility, we design & manufacture rocket engines and unique power systems that support space exploration & the defense of our nation such as NASA’s SLS, Lockheed Martin’s THAAD, Sierra Nevada’s Dream Chaser, and the Mars Perseverance Rover.
Responsible for welding various metals of company products, fixtures, test stands, industrial structures, tooling and related equipment, components and product parts by using available welding processes including but not limited to; manual GTAW, semi-automatic GTAW, in-place-tube, automatic welding, and torch brazing. Welder is responsible for setup, and that the weldments meet the external and internal requirements of the applicable weld specification. All work is accompanied with electronic planning and daily navigation of blueprints, weld parameters and other job support media.
Essential Functions
- Setup weld operations and understand requirements for weld acceptance critera.
- Weld company products by certified processes maintaining critical alignment tolerances and improvising tooling and holding fixtures as required.
- Be able to be flexible in job and process, manual and in-place GTAW welding are included in day-to-day operations. Off-nominal jobs may include brazing, tool repair, R&D, and other department support.
- Must pass and maintain all required certifications training requirements to perform assigned work.
- Ability to pass Journeyman Certification, as well as other certifications as required.
- Ability to pass an appearance test at time of interview.
- A proven safety record and experience with PPE.
- Work overtime based on current production needs.
Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in related fields.
- Fabrication/ Welding schooling or equivalent can be substituted for years of experience on a 2 to 1 basis. 1.5 years of school = 3 years’ experience.
Preferred Additional Skills
- Three years' G.T.A.W. experience welding hard alloys to class “A” requirements or equivalent (stainless steels, titaniums, inconels and steels).
- Experience welding duct assemblies (or similar) and controlling weld distortion and shrinkage.
- Experience reading, comprehending and using planning and drawings to meet required specification requirements.
- Prior experience welding Rocket engines and or propulsion systems.
- Prior certification in In-Place-Tube, Automatic, or Robotic Welding.
- Prior certification to D17.1 or equivalent Journeyman certification.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $34.27/hr - $59.60/hr. 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.
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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.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility 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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Copied from the listing L3Harris published, verified 30 Oct 2026.
About L3Harris
Satellites, space sensors and rocket engines, inside a defense and aerospace prime.
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