RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking Manufacturing Technician Level 1 or Level 2to join our team. This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our Copper Crossing Value Stream (CXVS) facility in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Role description & Responsibilities:

A Manufacturing Technician performs hands on activities/tasks associated with manufacturing of composite rocket cases. Tasks may include but are not limited to Tooling Assembly/Disassembly, Case Surface Preparation, winding composite equipment operation, maintaining cleanliness of the work area and facilities, and other duties as assigned by the supervisor. These candidates must participate as a team member to positively influence and enhance the safety, quality, cost and schedule of their team.

A-Shift: This is a weekday, day shift position (12 hour shifts, rotating Thursdays). Overtime is worked as necessary.

Requirements:

• Must be willing to perform shift work and overtime, as required. This could include weekends and holidays.

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license 

• Required to perform safe handling of hazardous waste materials for disposal. 

• Possess ability to understand and apply stringent procedures to assigned duties. 

 • Safe handling of equipment and materials in a manufacturing environment

 • Operating industrial equipment such as bridge cranes, forklifts, precision measuring instruments and hand tools.

• Ability to read blueprints.

• Able to monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process control and design specifications. 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Able to work a physically demanding day (stand for long periods; work from your knees; ascend and descend ladders; lift, bend, twist push and pull up to 50 lbs.) while wearing protective equipment (respirator, coveralls, gloves, eye and ear protection, etc.).

• Able to read, comprehend and follow established written instructions without deviation 

• Perform basic math and measurement functions

• Ability to weigh material for mixing process.

• Ability to work with resins and carbon fiber.

• Ability to work with chemical cleaning process such as an industrial degreaser.

• Ability to work with aluminum oxide cloth.

• Ability to start and end helicals and hoops in carbon winding process, following planning requirements.

 • Able to continuously monitor machinery to ensure winding is completed according to established planning and procedures.

This position can be filled with either Level 1 or Level 2.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 1:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 0-1 years of related Composite or Mechanical work experience

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of related Composite or Mechanical work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer Associates degree or Technical Certificate related to composite material.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts 

Primary Level Salary Range: $37,400.00 - $62,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $44,400.00 - $74,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.