Manufacturing Technician 1/2 - C Shift

Relocation assistance is not available. No security clearance required to start. Travel required: 10% of the time.

About the role

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Technician – Level 1 to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT, supporting our Copper Crossing Value Stream (CXVS) facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on activities/tasks associated with manufacturing composite rocket cases, including but not limited to:
• Tooling assembly/disassembly
• Case surface preparation
• Operation of composite winding equipment
• Maintaining cleanliness of the work area and facilities
• Participate as a team member to positively influence and enhance the safety, quality, cost, and schedule of the team
• Perform safe handling of hazardous waste materials for disposal
• Apply stringent procedures to assigned duties
• Operate industrial equipment such as bridge cranes, forklifts, precision measuring instruments, and hand tools
• Read blueprints
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process control and design specifications
• Start and end helicals and hoops in the carbon winding process, following planning requirements
• Continuously monitor machinery to ensure winding is completed according to established planning and procedures
• Weigh material for mixing process
• Work with resins, carbon fiber, chemical cleaning processes (e.g., industrial degreaser), and aluminum oxide cloth

Requirements

• Willing to perform shift work and overtime, including weekends and holidays
• Possess a valid state driver’s license
• Ability to understand and apply stringent procedures
• Experience with safe handling of equipment and materials in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read blueprints
• Able to monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process control and design specifications
• Ability to work a physically demanding day, including:
• Standing for long periods
• Working from your knees
• Ascending and descending ladders
• Lifting, bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
• 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

Qualifications

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

Basic Qualifications for Level 1

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0-1 years of manufacturing experience or other relatable business experience

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of manufacturing experience or other relatable business experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Technical Certificate related to composite materials

Pay

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

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

The above salary range represents a general guideline. Base salary offers consider factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, 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 reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Schedule

• C-Shift: Weekend day shift (12-hour shifts, rotating Thursdays)
• Overtime worked as necessary

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package, including:

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business