Manufacturing Technician - Level 1

Manufacturing Technician 1

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.

The Mission Enabling Products organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Northrop Grumman Mission Enabling Products Organization is currently looking for a Manufacturing Technician 1 to work in our San Diego, CA location. Successful candidate will work 1st Shift (5:00am 2:30pm). The Manufacturing Technician 1 position performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations in Precision Assembly and panel fabrication.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and or 0 - 2 years additional education and/or related discipline
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excels in a team environment.
• 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.
• Experience with cranes and rigging, forklifts, and similar manufacturing equipment

Primary Level Salary Range: $38,700.00 - $64,500.00The 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.