Third Operator

Northrop Grumman•Magna, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking Third Operators to support the Propulsion Systems Division at its Magna, Utah facility. The role involves hands-on manufacturing activities for solid-fuel rocket motors used for space flight by government and commercial customers. Work may include tooling, assembly and disassembly, case surface preparation, final product assembly, chemical mixing and casting, and handling propellant ingredients. Operators maintain cleanliness in work areas and facilities, follow established written instructions without deviation, perform basic math and measurement tasks, and contribute as team members to safety, quality, cost, and scheduling goals. The position follows the DuPont schedule and may require travel 10% of the time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; education will be verified.
At least 1–2 years of previous manufacturing or product assembly experience.
Ability to acquire and maintain Employee Possessor status under the Safe Explosives Act.
Valid state driver’s license.
Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Some post-high-school education.
Ability to wear a respirator and pass fit testing.
Ability to pass and maintain Manufacturing-To-Inspect certifications.
Experience using precision measuring instruments and assorted hand tools.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing for long periods, working from the knees, climbing ladders, and lifting, bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds while wearing protective equipment.
Experience safely handling hazardous materials and operating industrial equipment such as cranes and forklifts, as well as hand tools.
Initiative, self-starting ability, adaptability, and high motivation for excellence.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on manufacturing tasks associated with solid-fuel rocket motors.
Perform tooling, assembly and disassembly, case surface preparation, final product assembly, chemical mixing and casting, and propellant ingredient handling as assigned.
Maintain cleanliness of work areas and facilities.
Read, understand, and follow established written instructions without deviation.
Perform basic math and measurement functions.
Contribute as a team member to the safety, quality, cost, and scheduling of the team.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.