Aerospace Manufacturing Technician (Secret Clearance)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman, located in Clearfield, UT, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician – Level 2 within the Aeronautics Systems sector. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, quality commitment, and strong interpersonal skills as you support manufacturing operations.

You will read blueprints, assemble parts, and use precision tools on various shifts. The position offers competitive pay, potential overtime, benefits, and a path to grow within a world-class defense contractor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years in aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing or maintenance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints.
• Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies; precision drilling, countersinking, use of calibrated tools.
• Align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.
• Perform part-fitting operations: filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, riveting, drilling, reaming.
• Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
• May modify assemblies to incorporate changes and verify quality.
• Daily use of manufacturing shop controls and systems.
• Use of appropriate PPE on the shop floor.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement in production methods and equipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Northrop Grumman, located in Clearfield, UT, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician – Level 2 within the Aeronautics Systems sector. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, quality commitment, and strong interpersonal skills as you support manufacturing operations.

You will read blueprints, assemble parts, and use precision tools on various shifts. The position offers competitive pay, potential overtime, benefits, and a path to grow within a world-class defense contractor.