Manufacturing Technician 3

About the role

This position supports the Manufacturing Operations Organization within the Aeronautics Systems sector at Northrop Grumman's Iuka, MS site. It involves hands-on work in hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, or systems, requiring a high school diploma or GED with at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints
• Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies
• Perform precision drilling, countersinking, and use calibrated tools
• Align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures
• Perform part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming
• Measure parts with precision tools like micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions
• Modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes and verify quality
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance, and team effectiveness

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, or systems in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, or maintenance environment
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period
• U.S. Citizenship required for clearance
• Successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable time period
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitive work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical specifications, and operating procedures
• Ability to read engineering drawings

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, or systems in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, or maintenance environment
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period
• U.S. Citizenship required for clearance
• Successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable time period
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitive work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical specifications, and operating procedures
• Ability to read engineering drawings

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Exceptional commitment to quality

Benefits

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

Pay

$47,300.00 - $78,800.00

Schedule

The position may be filled at varying shift times including weekdays, nights, and weekends (shift differential paid during eligible shifts).

Clearance Required for Start

Yes

Clearance Type

Secret

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time