Second Operator

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.

This position will be awarded to senior qualified employees already working for the union.

Responsibilities

• Primary assignment is in the Transportation area performing activities and tasks associated with moving rocket motors, tooling, and materials.
• Demonstrated skills and aptitude to safely lead and efficiently perform rocket motor moves with semi-tractors, Scheuerle transporter, flatbed trucks, and large forklifts.
• Ability to drive semi-tractors, Scheuerle transporter, and forklifts in areas with limited clearances and visibility.
• Demonstrated ability to safely perform spotting operations and willingness to follow the directions of a spotter.
• Physical ability to individually lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, clearly interpret, and accurately follow GOPs and other written instructions.
• Willingness to perform shift work and work on weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Complete and sustain sound proficiencies in all required training, including skill-based training.
• Ability to function effectively under close scrutiny while performing a high-visibility operation.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Second Operator Responsibilities

• Assist in the training of new and lower classification operators through on-the-job coaching and mentoring.
• Effectively and constructively communicate with personnel including leadership, coworkers, and support team members.
• Participate in PES improvement activities, process/procedure improvements, standard work instructions, and the global improvement of Operations.
• Engage in and promote SIS activities, hazard abatements, OP-E, Take Two, etc.
• Demonstrate the initiative and ability to become knowledgeable and proficient in most area processes and support most levels of hands-on operations.
• Work to enhance the safety, quality, cost, and scheduling performance within the work area.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• Bids shall be awarded to the senior qualified employee based on ability to do the work, ability to perform the essential functions of the job, specific job experience on similar or related jobs, past job performance, and factors contributing to safe workmanship.
• In the event insufficient bids are received for the opening, the position will be filled in accordance with other provisions of the union agreement.
• Employee may be required to work shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Upon successful bid award, employee will be restricted from bidding in accordance with the current union contract.
• Travel: 10% of the time.