Manufacturing Technician 1

Northrop Grumman•Iuka, MS

7d•$35,500 - $59,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Manufacturing Technician 1 to support its Manufacturing Operations Organization in the Aeronautics Systems sector at the Iuka, Mississippi site. The role involves fabricating structural assemblies from blueprints, fitting and aligning parts, measuring dimensions, and maintaining quality using manufacturing controls and procedures. The technician will also use appropriate personal protective equipment and recommend and implement continuous improvements in production methods, equipment performance, and team effectiveness. The position may be assigned to weekday, night, or weekend shifts based on business needs. Listed schedules are A shift (Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.), B shift (Monday–Thursday, 5:30 p.m.–4 a.m.), C shift (Friday–Sunday, 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m.), and D shift (Friday–Sunday, 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.). Eligible shifts receive a shift differential. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance may be available. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Special Program Access. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance. Candidates must also complete and pass ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance within the company-defined reasonable period.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 9 months of experience, or completion of an approved Aircraft Fabrication or Composites course before starting.
Ability to perform moderately strenuous, repetitive physical work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Special Program Access within a company-defined reasonable period; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance.
Successfully complete and pass ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance within a company-defined reasonable period.
Ability to work any shift depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
Experience in aerospace manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Read and understand blueprints.
Translate blueprints into structural fabrications, including precision drilling, countersinking, and use of calibrated tools.
Align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.
Perform part-fitting operations, including filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
Measure parts with precision tools such as micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
Modify incomplete or completed assemblies to incorporate structural changes and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Use manufacturing shop controls and systems daily.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment when working on the shop floor.
Recommend and implement continuous improvements in production methods, equipment performance, and team effectiveness.