Manufacturing Technician - Entry Level

About the role

This position is located at Northrop Grumman's Iuka, MS site and involves hands-on work in manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities include reading and understanding blueprints, aligning parts, performing various fabrication tasks, and ensuring quality control.

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
• 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 obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period
• Successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable time period
• Ability to work any shift

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret level clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required for clearance
• Passive U.S. Government Secret level clearance preferred

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Strong commitment to quality
• Outstanding interpersonal skills

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), and more. The company also provides a variety of training and development opportunities.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $32,500.00 - $54,100.00, with potential for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Long-term incentives may also be available for select roles.

Schedule

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