Manufacturing Technician 1/2 - B Shift

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

Job summary

Join a pioneering company as a Manufacturing Technician where you'll engage in hands-on activities to manufacture composite rocket cases. This role is crucial for supporting the Propulsion Systems Division, and you'll work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork. You'll be responsible for operating industrial equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and ensuring quality standards are met. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that impact lives globally while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. If you're looking for a role that challenges you and allows you to grow, this is the perfect fit.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform shift work and overtime as required.
• Experience in manufacturing and safe handling of materials is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on activities associated with manufacturing composite rocket cases.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and participate as a team member.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints

Basic math and measurement functions

Physical stamina for demanding tasks

Safe handling of hazardous materials

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or Technical Certificate related to composite material

Tools

Industrial equipment (bridge cranes, forklifts)

Precision measuring instruments

Hand tools

Job description

Requisition ID: R10185196

• Category: Manufacturing and Production

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

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Second Shift - B (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking Manufacturing Technicians to join our team. This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our Copper Crossing Value Stream (CXVS) facility in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Role description & Responsibilities:

A Manufacturing Technician performs hands-on activities associated with manufacturing composite rocket cases. Tasks may include but are not limited to tooling assembly/disassembly, case surface preparation, winding composite equipment operation, maintaining cleanliness of the work area and facilities, and other duties as assigned by the supervisor. These candidates must participate as a team member to positively influence and enhance the safety, quality, cost, and schedule of their team.

This is a weekday, night shift position. Overtime is worked as necessary.

Requirements:

1. Must be willing to perform shift work and overtime, as required. This could include weekends and holidays.
2. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
3. Required to perform safe handling of hazardous waste materials for disposal.
4. Possess the ability to understand and apply stringent procedures to assigned duties.
5. Safe handling of equipment and materials in a manufacturing environment.
6. Operating industrial equipment such as bridge cranes, forklifts, precision measuring instruments, and hand tools.
7. Ability to read blueprints.
8. Able to monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process control and design specifications.

Skills & Qualifications:

1. Able to work a physically demanding day (stand for long periods; work from your knees; ascend and descend ladders; lift, bend, twist, push and pull up to 50 lbs.) while wearing protective equipment (respirator, coveralls, gloves, eye and ear protection, etc.).
2. Able to read, comprehend, and follow established written instructions without deviation.
3. Perform basic math and measurement functions.

Basic Qualifications:

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

Basic Qualifications for a Level 1:

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. 0-1 years manufacturing experience.
3. Must be willing to perform shift work and work on weekends and holidays.
4. Must be willing to work overtime as required.
5. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. 2 years of related Composite or Mechanical work experience.
3. Ability to start and end helicals and hoops in carbon winding process, following planning requirements.
4. Able to continuously monitor machinery to ensure winding is completed according to established planning and procedures.
5. Ability to weigh material for mixing process.
6. Ability to work with resins and carbon fiber.
7. Ability to work with chemical cleaning process such as an industrial degreaser.
8. Ability to work with aluminum oxide cloth.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer Associates degree or Technical Certificate related to composite material.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• 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

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.