Manufacturing Technician Level 1 2nd Shift - San Diego CA

VetJobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Technician 1 for the San Diego, CA site. This on-site role operates on 2nd shift (1:00 pm - 10:30 pm) with a 7% differential per hour, and requires a high school diploma with 0-2+ years in composite lay up/bonding in a manufacturing environment.

US citizenship is required, and experience reading blueprints and shop drawings in English is essential. The position involves handling fragile composites, prep, lay-up, bonding, tooling prep, and using

Qualifications

• High school diploma; 0-2+ years in composite lay up/bonding in manufacturing.
• Experience in composites/manufacturing (space/satellite structures, aerospace).
• Able to read, write and work to written instructions, blueprints, or shop drawings in English.
• Proficient in basic shop arithmetic.
• US Citizenship required.
• Demonstrated Mechanical Ability.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage fragile composite materials; prep, lay-up and bonding.
• Layup of uni-directional and weave pre-pregs.
• May report status/progress and interface with other employees and departments.
• Tooling preparation and release application.
• Utilize measurement tools such as calipers, rulers, and tape measures for fabricating hardware.
• Assist in maintaining overall shop appearance and cleanliness.
• Execute to written instructions.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Reading English

Blueprints reading

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Technical Degree

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS – Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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's Mission Enabling Products (MEP) organization designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician 1 for our San Diego location. This position will be on 2nd shift (1:00 pm - 10:30 pm) paying 7% differential per hour.

Primary Responsibilities

• Handling and managing fragile composite materials. Prep, lay-up and bonding of composite products
• Experience with layup of uni-directional and weave pre-pregs
• May report status/progress and interface with other employees and departments.
• Tooling preparation and release application.
• Utilize measurement tools such as calipers, rulers, and tape measures for fabricating hardware.
• Assist in maintaining overall shop appearance and cleanliness.
• Execute to written instructions.

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

• Basic Qualifications:
• A high school diploma and 0-2+ years' of composite lay up/ bonding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a composites/manufacturing environment (space/satellite structures, aerospace manufacturing environment)
• Demonstrated Mechanical Ability.
• Able to read, write and work to written instructions, blueprints, or shop drawings in English.
• Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2 year Technical degree and 3 years' minimum experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excels in a team environment.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize.
• Experience or familiarity with ISO requirements, standards, and compliance issues.
• Standard computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office: Word and Excel.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Primary Level Salary Range: $43,400.00 - $72,300.00. 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.

Auto req ID: 486985BR

Minimum Education Required: Bachelors

City: San Diego

State: California

Job Category: Cybersecurity

Job Code: _Manager Manager

Affiliate Sponsor: Northrop Grumman