Manufacturing Technician 1/2 - B Shift

Northrop Grumman; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits

Overtime opportunities

Bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Salt Lake City seeks Manufacturing Technicians (Level 1 or 2) to perform hands-on work manufacturing composite rocket cases, with responsibilities including tooling setup, winding operations, and area cleanliness.

The role requires shift work (12-hour nights), the ability to read blueprints and perform basic math, and a valid driver's license. Training will cover safety, quality, and process control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, plus manufacturing exposure.
• Associates degree or technical certificate related to composites is preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing environments and safety protocols is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture composite rocket cases and support tooling assembly/disassembly.
• Perform case surface preparation and winding with composite equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and support safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

Skills

Read blueprints

Math and measurement

Quality control (SPC)

Hazardous waste handling

Follow written instructions

Lift up to 50 lbs

Operate industrial equipment

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or Technical Certificate

Tools

Bridge cranes

Forklifts

Precision measuring instruments

Hand tools

Winding equipment operation

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Technician – Level 1 or Level 2 to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT. This position will be supporting our Copper Crossing Value Stream (CXVS) facility.Role description & Responsibilities:A Manufacturing Technician performs hands on activities/tasks associated with manufacturing of 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.B-Shift: This is a weekday, night shift position (12-hour shifts, rotating Thursdays). Overtime is worked as necessary.Requirements:• Must be willing to perform shift work and overtime, as required. This could include weekends and holidays.• Must possess a valid state driver’s license• Required to perform safe handling of hazardous waste materials for disposal.• Possess ability to understand and apply stringent procedures to assigned duties.• Safe handling of equipment and materials in a manufacturing environment• Operating industrial equipment such as bridge cranes, forklifts, precision measuring instruments and hand tools.• Ability to read blueprints.• Able to monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process control and design specifications.Skills & Qualifications:• 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.).• Able to read, comprehend and follow established written instructions without deviation• Perform basic math and measurement functions• Must be willing to perform shift work and work on weekends and holidays.• Must be willing to work overtime as required• Must possess a valid state driver’s license• Ability to start and end helicals and hoops in carbon winding process, following planning requirements.• Able to continuously monitor machinery to ensure winding is completed according to established planning and procedures.• Ability to weigh material for mixing process.• Ability to work with resins and carbon fiber.• Ability to work with chemical cleaning process such as an industrial degreaser.• Ability to work with aluminum oxide cloth.This position can be filled with either Level 1 or Level 2.Basic Qualifications for Level 1:• High School Diploma or GED• 0-1 years manufacturing experience and other relatable experienceBasic Qualifications for Level 2: • High School Diploma or GED• 2+ years manufacturing experiencePreferred Qualifications:• Prefer Associates degree or Technical Certificate related to composite material.Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/spaceWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Northrop Grumman Total RewardsPrimary Level Salary Range: $37,400.00 - $62,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $44,000.00 - $74,000.00The 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. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.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 an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.