Aerospace Manufacturing Technician — Precision Assembler (Shift)

Northrop Grumman; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Clearfield, UT is seeking a Manufacturing Technician – Level 2 to read blueprints, translate designs into fabrications, and assemble structural components with precision drilling and measurement.

You will align parts on jigs, perform fitting operations, and verify dimensions using micrometers and calipers. The role supports continuous improvement, requires PPE use, and may involve varying shifts with differential pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 2+ years in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Experience reading blueprints and translating to fabrications.
• Ability to perform precision drilling, fitting, and measurement tasks with calibrated tools.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints and translate into fabrications of structural assemblies.
• Align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures; perform fitting operations.
• Use micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions; modify assemblies as needed.
• Operate shop controls and use PPE; support continuous improvement in production.
• Work with shift teams to meet quality and schedule requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Hand tools operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Calibrated tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Clearfield, UT is seeking a Manufacturing Technician – Level 2 to read blueprints, translate designs into fabrications, and assemble structural components with precision drilling and measurement.

You will align parts on jigs, perform fitting operations, and verify dimensions using micrometers and calipers. The role supports continuous improvement, requires PPE use, and may involve varying shifts with differential pay.