Manufacturing Technician - Level 1 or 2

0904 SP - Space Components; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Full-time Manufacturing Technician 1 or 2 for its San Diego location, on 1st shift (5:00 am - 2:30 pm). The role includes handling delicate composite materials, bonding and prep of structures, and strict adherence to traceability and tool usage.

Experience with close-tolerance assembly in a space-related environment is preferred. The position offers base salary with potential overtime, shift differential, and annual bonuses, plus comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; space craft assembly experience preferred.
• Experience in close-tolerance assembly and working in a composites/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage fragile composite materials.
• Bond and prep composite structures to metallic fittings.
• Maintain traceability, pot life, and out time controls on adhesives.
• Read manufacturing blueprints and assist in shop planning.
• Operate measurement tools such as calipers and rulers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team oriented

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Cranes and rigging

Measuring tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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 Space Systems Sector 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 candidates for a Full-time Manufacturing Technician 1 or 2 for our San Diego location. This position is for 1st Shift (5:00 am - 2:30 pm).

Primary Responsibilities

• Handling and managing fragile composite materials.
• Bond, prep and bonding of composite structures to metallic fittings.
• Notate usage, traceability, pot life, and out time controls on all adhesive materials used.
• Report data 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.
• Reading and understanding manufacturing blue prints and shop planning Assist in maintaining overall shop appearance and cleanliness.

Basic Qualifications for Level 1

• HS Diploma or equivalent and 0 - 2 years’ experience with close-tolerance assembly work (e.g. electronics assembly, mechanical assembly, modeling).
• 1+ years of space craft assembly or integration work

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• HS Diploma or equivalent and 2 years’ experience with close-tolerance assembly work (e.g. electronics assembly, mechanical assembly, modeling).
• 1+ years of space craft assembly or integration work
• Experience working in a composites/manufacturing environment (space/satellite structures, OR aerospace manufacturing environment)
• Demonstrated Mechanical Ability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a composites/manufacturing environment (space/satellite structures, OR aerospace manufacturing environment)
• Demonstrated Mechanical Ability.
• Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence.
• Able to read, write and work to written instructions, blueprints, or shop drawings in English.
• Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize.
• Experience or familiarity with ISO requirements, standards, and compliance issues.
• Standard computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office: Word and Excel.
• Experience with cranes and rigging, forklifts, and similar manufacturing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excels in a team environment.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to be on feet for up to 8+ hours each day.
• Ability to work Overtime and Weekends as needed.

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $51,400.00 - $85,600.00

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.