Dimension Control Technician Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman•Clearfield, UT

4d•$62,700 - $124,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Business Unit is hiring a Dimension Control Technician Level 3 or Level 4 for its Tool Die Making team within the Tooling department. The position is located in Clearfield, Utah, and may be assigned to any shift. The technician works with substantial knowledge of the role and a broad understanding of its detailed aspects, performing advanced functions and resolving routine questions and problems. The role involves laying out, fabricating, and assembling standard and nonstandard jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges, and related tooling. Work includes complex contours and compound angles requiring accurate coordination of tooling holes and reference points across multiple planes. The technician plans work from tool design drawings or their own designs, operates optical instruments to check alignment and fit, develops holding devices and jig and fixture details, prepares operational sequences and shop drawings, and may monitor quality using statistical process or other control procedures. The ideal candidate communicates and collaborates across levels, works well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, pays close attention to detail, and reports detected errors to a supervisor. The company describes flexible work schedules, learning opportunities, exposure to diverse projects and customers, and a friendly team environment. Travel is 10% of the time. A Secret clearance is required to start, and the successful candidate must also obtain and maintain a Special Access Program clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Level 3: 4 years of related education and/or experience with tool building and laser tracking in a manufacturing environment.
Level 4: 6 years of related education and/or experience with tool building and laser tracking in a manufacturing environment.
Experience devising reference systems and creating working build models.
Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 35 pounds and ascend and descend ladders.
Ability to work inside and outside in a warehouse and shop-floor environment.
Ability to use MS Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF.
Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government clearance prior to starting; the posting specifies Secret clearance required to start.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to starting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across all levels.
High attention to detail and integrity, including self-reporting errors to a supervisor when detected.

Nice To Haves

Master-level knowledge of multiple computer-aided metrology systems, such as laser trackers, articulated arms, and 6DoF scanners.
6 or more years of Tool and Die or related experience.
Experience in reverse engineering and model building from collected data.
Knowledge of Integrated Systems Air Frames and Aero Structures.
Experience with computer-aided graphic interfaces such as Verisurf X, SA and Maya matrix, Build!IT, and Polyworks.

Responsibilities

Lay out, fabricate, and assemble standard and nonstandard jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges, and related tooling involving compound angles and complex contours.
Plan work and determine methods and sequence of operations using tool design drawings or original designs.
Set up and operate optical instruments to check overall and detailed alignment, fit, and adjustment of assemblies.
Develop and design holding devices and jig and fixture details.
Prepare operational sequences and shop drawings for parts fabrication and assembly performed by others.
May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

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
Flexible work schedules
Learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers