Manufacturing Technician 1/2 - B Shift

Northrop Grumman•Salt Lake City, UT

12d•$37,400 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Manufacturing Technician at Level 1 or Level 2 to support the Copper Crossing Value Stream facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role performs hands-on manufacturing tasks involving composite rocket cases, including tooling assembly and disassembly, case surface preparation, winding composite equipment operation, and maintaining cleanliness of the work area and facilities. The technician works as a team member to support and improve safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Level 1: 0–1 years of manufacturing experience or other relatable experience.
Level 2: 2 or more years of manufacturing experience.
Willingness to work shift work and overtime as required, including weekends and holidays.
Valid state driver’s license.
Ability to understand and apply stringent procedures and follow established written instructions without deviation.
Ability to safely handle equipment and materials in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to monitor and verify quality according to statistical process control and design specifications.
Ability to perform basic math and measurement functions.
Ability to work with resins, carbon fiber, chemical cleaning processes such as industrial degreaser, and aluminum oxide cloth.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including prolonged standing, working from the knees, climbing ladders, and lifting, bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds while wearing protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certificate related to composite material.

Responsibilities

Assemble and disassemble tooling and prepare case surfaces.
Operate composite winding equipment, including starting and ending helicals and hoops according to planning requirements.
Continuously monitor machinery to ensure winding follows established plans and procedures.
Weigh material for the mixing process and work with resins and carbon fiber.
Perform chemical cleaning processes, including use of an industrial degreaser, and work with aluminum oxide cloth.
Maintain cleanliness of work areas and facilities.
Handle hazardous waste materials safely for disposal.
Operate manufacturing equipment and tools, including bridge cranes, forklifts, precision measuring instruments, and hand tools.
Read blueprints and apply written procedures to assigned duties.
Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process control and design specifications.
Contribute as a team member to safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.