Manufacturing Technician 3/4

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Manufacturing Technician to join their Elkton facility. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of innovative propulsion systems, working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment. Your responsibilities will include fabricating rocket motors, operating production equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. This position offers the chance to contribute to significant projects that shape the future of aerospace technology. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in manufacturing or related education.
• Good reading and math skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate rocket motors following instructions and safety protocols.
• Operate production equipment and handle hazardous materials safely.

Skills

Chemistry

Soldering

Metal Working

Mechanical Training

Blueprint Reading

MS Office Tools

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Hoist

Production Equipment

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No Description 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.

Northrop Grumman is in need of a Manufacturing Technician – level 3 or 4 to work at its Elkton, Maryland facility.

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Follow the directions of supervision and lead technicians for the fabrication of rocket motors. Works with explosives and chemicals during the processing of propellant and rocket motor components.
• Candidate must be able to read and follow written manufacturing instructions. Must be able to work closely with non-manufacturing personnel to meet build requirements and schedules.
• Safe handling of hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA and company policies.
• Operate production equipment such as mixers, presses, lathes, scales, hoists, forklift, ovens, and paint booths. Operate various instruments such as verniers, durometers, height gage, leak detectors, torque wrenches, and resistance meters.
• Support many areas of manufacturing such as - Ordnance, Casting, Insulation, Final Assembly, and Lining when work load requires additional labor.

• Performs daily standard work and revises work as necessary.
• Capable of identifying discrepancies in design, planning, or manufacturing non-conformance to hardware or material.
• Insures operations are performed within the time allowed for the individual component and contacts management when inspection times cannot be met.
• Stops operations immediately and reports any safety "near misses" or incidents involving personnel, equipment, etc. Safety
• Reports any defective equipment to supervision or leads and tags out equipment accordingly.

The level of hire will depend on demonstrated experience, skills, and competency.

Basic qualifications for level 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience and related education or a combination of experience and education.
• Good reading and math skills.
• Exposure to Chemistry and vocational training such as soldering, woodworking, metal working, electrical, automotive assembly and finishing, welding, or mechanical training.
• Must be able to be certified for respirator use, competent to be trained in forklift and hoist operation.
• Must be able to work modified shifts, overtime and weekends, if needed, and in some instances work flexible hours to staff production needs.
• Blue print reading fundamentals are required or the aptitude to learn blue print reading.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Tools is a plus.
• Trained or currently certified to IPC and J-STD.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a secret clearance

Basic qualifications for level 4:

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience and related education or a combination of experience and education.
• Good reading and math skills.
• Exposure to Chemistry and vocational training such as soldering, woodworking, metal working, electrical, automotive assembly and finishing, welding, or mechanical training.
• Must be able to be certified for respirator use, competent to be trained in forklift and hoist operation.
• Must be able to work modified shifts, overtime and weekends, if needed, and in some instances work flexible hours to staff production needs.
• Blue print reading fundamentals are required or the aptitude to learn blue print reading.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Tools is a plus.
• Trained or currently certified to IPC and J-STD.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a secret clearance

Salary Range: $56,600.00 - $94,400.00Salary Range 2: $67,300.00 - $112,100.00 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.