Manufacturing Technician 2/3 - A Shift

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company as a Manufacturing Technician, where you'll engage in hands-on activities to create composite rocket cases. This role is vital for the Propulsion Systems Division, contributing to groundbreaking projects that shape the future. You'll work in a dynamic environment, ensuring quality and safety while operating industrial equipment. Your contributions will directly impact innovative systems that benefit lives globally. If you have a passion for manufacturing and want to be part of a team that values intellectual curiosity and diversity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Must perform safe handling of hazardous waste materials.
• Experience with resins, carbon fiber, and chemical cleaning processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on activities in manufacturing composite rocket cases.
• Ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule in team settings.

Skills

Hazardous waste handling

Blueprint reading

Operating industrial equipment

Basic math and measurement

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or Technical Certificate in composite material

Tools

Forklifts

Bridge cranes

Precision measuring instruments

Hand tools

Job description

Requisition ID: R10178109

• 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: 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 a Manufacturing Technician to join our Case Value Stream Operations team. This position will support the Propulsion Systems Division at our Clearfield Freeport Center with the anticipation of transferring to our Copper Crossing Value Stream location in Salt Lake City once opened in late 2024-early 2025.

Role description & Responsibilities:

A Manufacturing Technician performs hands-on activities associated with the 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 other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Candidates must participate as a team member to positively influence safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

This is a weekday, day shift position. Overtime may be required.

Requirements:

1. Must be willing to perform shift work and overtime, including 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. 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.
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 2 or level 3.

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 weigh material for the mixing process.
4. Ability to work with resins and carbon fiber.
5. Ability to work with chemical cleaning processes such as an industrial degreaser.
6. Ability to work with aluminum oxide cloth.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. 4 years of related composite or mechanical work experience.
3. Ability to start and end helicals and hoops in the carbon winding process, following planning requirements.
4. Able to continuously monitor machinery to ensure winding is completed according to established planning and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer Associates degree or Technical Certificate related to composite material.

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: $43,100 - $71,900

Salary Range 2: $51,200 - $85,400

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers.

Employees may be eligible for 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.