RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Aerospace Structures Business Unit (ASBU) has an opening for a Manufacturing Technician 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Iuka, Mississippi.

As a Manufacturing Technician you will work on the next-generation composite structures, performing tasks such as hand layup, fiber placement, assembly, machining, painting, and structural testing of composite parts.

This position is for D shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday. 7pm-7am. A 3/12 shift)

Essential Functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks
• Perform rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies
• Collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments or equipment
• Work with engineers in conducting experiments
• Relay and receive information
• Determine and assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive tasks, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, and reach. The employee may frequently be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance, including Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business needs. Clearance is required to start, but not to apply
• Ability to work any shift depending on business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Composite manufacturing experience to include layup, assembling, or fabrication of composite parts
• Experience using hand tools or measuring devices (Drills, grinders, sanders, cutting wheels, saws, tape measures, scales, micrometers, dial calipers, etc.)
• Experience working to electronic or paper work instructions
• Ability to read engineering drawings

Please note: A start date, for candidates selected, will be determined after obtaining both a DOD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access and is contingent upon Business funding."

Salary Range: $47,300.00 - $78,800.00

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.

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 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 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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.