Manufacturing Technician (Level 2)

Northrop Grumman; Stati Uniti; In loco; USD 34.000 - 57.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Mechanical Technician (Level 2) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. The role is 100% on-site with no relocation assistance. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret/SCI clearance and may travel up to 10% domestically.

The position requires a 9/80 work schedule and involves integration, testing, assembly, and safety compliance. Responsibilities include supporting DoD/Space Force programs, reading drawings, following procedures, and collaborating

Competenze

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret/SCI clearance.
• Able to read drawings, process specs and work orders.
• Willing to travel domestically up to 10% as needed.
• Willing to work any shift and adapt to a 9/80 schedule.

Mansioni

• Perform integration and test operations during vehicle build.
• Support DoD and Space Force programs in plant and launch sites.
• Adhere to safety, security policies and procedures.
• Read technical drawings and work plans; ensure quality.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented environment; communicate effectively.
• Participate in hazardous operations as Test Conductor when required.

Conoscenze

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years additional education/experience

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Space Sector has an opening for a Mechanical Technician (Level 2) to join our team at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This position will be 100% on-site. Relocation assistance is not available.

Typical job duties and qualities for the Mechanical Technician 2 include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as an integration and test technician in support of DoD and Space Force programs.
• Effectively support operations in-plant and at launch sites.
• Perform integration and test operations during all phases of a vehicle build, from delivery of the motor case through payload encapsulation and final launch.
• Adhere to and read established policies and procedures pertaining to job safety and security.
• Adhere to and read technical drawings and work plans/procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be willing and able to work occasional odd shifts and extra hours.
• Ability to engage in an environment of continuous product and process improvement.
• High integrity and strong work ethics.
• Flexible and able to deal with multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Calm under pressure.
• Excellent communicator one on one or in group setting.
• Productive time management.
• Able to collaborate and effectively work in a team-oriented environment.
• Gain and continuously maintain technical training and expertise to perform multiple vehicle production activities to include, but not limited to:
  • Composite layup and repair;
  • adhesive bonding of structures and standoffs of various substrates;
  • match drilling;
  • riveting and fixture fabrication;
  • harness and RF cable layout, routing, and troubleshooting;
  • connector population;
  • J-STD-001 soldering, ordnance handling, and mechanical assembly.
• Participate in, and periodically serve as the Test Conductor, for hazardous operations, including lifting, ordnance, and high pressure pneumatic/hydraulic operations.
• Uphold and champion safety and quality assurance policies, procedures, and controls to ensure products and services meet or exceed company standards.
• Some domestic travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance of Secret or SCI.
• Experience in handling chemicals such as Isopropyl Alcohol and Acetone.
• Adept at reading drawings, process specifications, and work order instructions.
• Willing to work any shift.
• Able to travel domestically 10-20% as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• AA degree or other two-year technical degree.
• Active U.S. Government clearance of Secret or above.
• Familiar with Northrop Grumman Corporation processes.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office to supplement work order and other data requirements.
• Able to perform daily work in an approved integration processing facility, to include wearing ESD smocks, ordnance jackets, and other PPE.
• Preferred previous aerospace or military experience in the following:
  • Hands on operations of large, small, and fragile, ESD sensitive electronics
  • Mixing and application of adhesives and ablative materials
  • High pressure pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
  • Ordnance handling, assembly, and test
  • Overhead crane operator
  • Proficient use of various mechanical tools
  • Proficient with forklifts, man lifts, and heavy equipment
  • Proficient with calibrated measuring devices, multi meters, micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches.
  • Familiarity with preventative maintenance and lockout-tagout practices.

Schedule

We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off.)

Total Rewards and Benefits

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Salary Range

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $24.71 - $41.15 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.

Application Period

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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.