Manufacturing Technician 2/3

Northrop Grumman; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 46,700 - 77,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking candidates for the Manufacturing Technician 2 or 3 position in Kettering, Ohio. The role involves fabricating composite hardware and requires a High School Diploma and 2-4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing.

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft applications and have the ability to perform moderately strenuous physical work, including lifting and working in confined spaces. The estimated salary range varies from $46,700 to $92,500 based on level and experience, plus additional benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2-4 years of relatable aircraft manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in confined spaces.
• Must pass a New Hire Physical Exam and be respirator compliant.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate composite hardware using methods like hand layup and bonding.
• Work on next generation composite structures.
• Perform tasks to produce products that meet customer expectations.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical work

Ability to obtain Active DoD Secret Clearance

Composite hardware experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Standard measuring equipment

Power hand tools

Job description

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Technician 2 or Manufacturing Technician 3 based out of Beavercreek, OH.

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—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.

What You’ll Get To Do

As a Manufacturing Technician you work on the next generation composite structures.

This job involves the fabrication of composite hardware using a variety of methods such as hand layup, bonding, assembly, trimming and final finishing. It will require development of skills to competently perform tasks designed to produce product that meet our customer expectations. Tasks may be in team environments or individual based.

This position may be filled as a Level 2 or Level 3 based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications

Manufacturing Technician 2

• High School Diploma or GED, and 2 years of relatable aircraft experience in manufacturing/production experience (or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces.
• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical Exam, and able to obtain and maintain a respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable time period, as defined by the company to meet its business need.

Manufacturing Technician 3

• High School Diploma or GED, and 4 years of relatable aircraft experience in manufacturing/production experience (or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces.
• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical Exam, and able to obtain and maintain a respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable time period, as defined by the company to meet its business need.

Preferred Qualifications

• Composite experience and/or certification.
• Aerospace assembly.
• Demonstrated ability using standard measuring equipment and power hand tools.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical specifications and operating procedures.

Primary Level Salary Range: $46,700.00 - $77,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $55,500.00 - $92,500.00

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. 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.