Manufacturing Technician 1/2 - A Shift

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manufacturing Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in preparing rocket motor chambers and components. This position involves hands-on activities, teamwork, and a commitment to safety and quality. You'll be trained to operate various equipment and tools, ensuring that all tasks are executed efficiently and accurately. The role offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of propulsion systems. With a focus on professional growth, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the aerospace industry.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on activities for rocket motor chamber preparation.
• Safely operate equipment and tools for Case Prep operations.

Skills

Chamber preparation operations

Equipment operation

Reading engineering drawings

Quality Manufacturing-to-Inspect (MTI)

Lifting equipment operation

Hand tools and powered tools

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cranes

Hand pallet jacks

Powered equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Requisition ID: R10178171

• Category: Manufacturing and Production

• Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America | Clearfield, Utah, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 3

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking Manufacturing Technicians to work with our Case Value Stream Operations team. This position will be supporting Propulsion Systems Divisions to be hired and working in our Clearfield Freeport Center with the anticipation that the position will be transferred to report out of our Copper Crossing Value Stream location in Salt Lake City after training has concluded and the Case Prep operation is ready to commence.

Role description & Responsibilities:

Primary assignment for this position is in Case Prep performing hands-on activities and tasks associated with the preparation of rocket motor chambers and components, mold assembly, powder embedment, chamber handling and shipping processes, and other duties as assigned by the leadership team. This position will require you to work as a team to positively influence and enhance the safety, quality, cost and schedule of our program.

Essential functions, responsibilities and duties include:

1. Ability to learn the skills and demonstrate the aptitude to safely and efficiently perform chamber preparation operations including hand buffing insulators, installation of the neck insulation and forward port adapters, installation of cork panels and applying cork potting, installing skirt hardware and handling harnesses, mixing and applying resins and adhesives, installation of casting mold assembly tooling and assisting with powder embedment operations.
2. Ability to safely operate equipment associated with the Case Prep operations.
3. Ability to read, clearly interpret, and accurately follow procedures, standard work instructions, engineering drawings and specifications, ensuring all requirements are met.
4. Certify to and sustain all Quality Manufacturing-to-Inspect (MTI) requirements associated with the area.
5. Complete and sustain sound proficiencies in all required training, including skill based training.
6. Ability to learn the skills and demonstrate the aptitude to safely and efficiently perform chamber moves with cranes, hand pallet jacks, and other powered equipment used in the area.
7. Perform safe and competent operation of all hand tools, powered tools, tooling, powered equipment, lifting equipment, overhead cranes and other equipment utilized in area.
8. As part of a handling team, demonstrate understanding and ability to safely perform spotting operations, execute directions of move director and performing duties of a move director.
9. Physical ability to individually lift objects up to 50 pounds.
10. Other duties as assigned by the leadership team.

Basic Qualifications:

This position can be filled at either a level 1 or level 2.

Experience Requirements for a Level 1:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Physical ability to individually lift objects up to 50 pounds

Experience Requirements for a Level 2:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of related work experience
• Physical ability to individually lift objects up to 50 pounds

Position Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Salary Range: $36,300 - $60,500

Salary Range 2: $43,100 - $71,900

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.