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Job Description

Propulsion Systems is currently seeking Manufacturing Technician 3 to work with our Operations team at our Promontory Facilities.

Role description & Responsibilities:

The Production Operator performs hands on activities/tasks associated with manufacturing solid fuel rocket motors and components. Tasks may include but are not limited to Tooling Assembly/Disassembly, Composite Winding, Case Surface Preparation, Final Product Assembly, Chemical Mixing/Casting, and Propellant Ingredient Handling, Maintaining cleanliness of work area and facilities, and other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Participates as a team member to positively influence and enhance the safety, quality, cost and scheduling of their team.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required 4 years minimum of manufacturing (product assembly) experience

• Must be a U.S. Citizen Able to obtain Employee Possessor designation from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

• Willing to work shift work and work on weekends and holidays

Skills & Qualifications:

• Must be willing to work overtime as required

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license

• Able to successfully pass the Safe Explosive Act (SEA) background check

• Able to pass a respirator FIT test.

• 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 (respirator, coveralls, gloves, eye and ear protection, etc.).

• Able to read, comprehend and follow established written instructions without deviation

• Perform basic math and measurement functions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in use of measuring devices like gages, meters, calipers to perform dimensional inspection.

• Understand technical blueprints and drawing specifications.

• Must be able to be respirator qualified.

• Be able to work safely and confidently under high pressure situations, i.e., schedule, energetic materials, quality of work, distractions etc. while maintaining focus on job.

• Skilled in shop mathematical applications.

• Organized documentation and reporting skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Prefer knowledge of corrosion, defect, or other anomaly identification on Phenolics, steel, aluminum or other alloys or composites.

• Knowledge of energetic materials and associated standards/protocols.

• Excellent eye-hand coordination, very detail oriented.

• Plan and organize work to accomplish assigned tasks while working multiple programs/projects.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work under adverse conditions, standing on ladders, platforms, uncomfortable working positions for extended periods.

• Interface with customer, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

• Able to complete assigned task with minimal supervision.

• Safe handling of hazardous materials Operating industrial equipment such as cranes, forklifts, precision measuring instruments and hand tools. Job function may require handling of live propellant related materials.

Salary Range: $48,800 USD - $81,400 USD

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. 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.