Composites Filament Winding Technician 3

Northrop Grumman • Commerce, CA

9d • $61,100 - $101,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Enabling Products organization is seeking a Composites Filament Winding Technician 3 for its location in Commerce, California. The organization develops, designs, produces, and sustains product lines across Northrop Grumman Space Systems.

The technician performs filament winding operations on tanks and works with engineers to develop composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs). Work includes setting up equipment, mixing resin, winding, curing in ovens, programming and troubleshooting winding machines and software, inspecting and reworking products, and cleaning associated tools and equipment. The role follows engineering drawings, specifications, test instructions, procedures, and management direction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment setting up and operating machinery, such as filament winding equipment.
• Experience using standard mechanical measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Knowledge of different composite fiber and resin types.
• Knowledge of filament winding assembly tools and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to review detailed assembly drawings for final assembly of hardware.
• Ability to use custom tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, meet aggressive schedules, and understand and operate from engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform filament winding operations on tanks.
• Carry out filament winding work according to procedures, engineering drawings, specifications, and test instructions.
• Set up winding operations, mix resin, perform winding, and apply oven curing.
• Program and troubleshoot filament winding machines and software systems.
• Provide engineers and management with input on needed or recommended changes to winding patterns.
• Perform work according to engineering drawings and written and verbal management instructions.
• Work with engineers to develop composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs).
• Inspect products and perform rework as required.
• Clean winding-related tools and equipment daily.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED