Northrop Grumman
Aerospace
DimensionControlTechnician1/2(Ashift)
“Dimension Control Technician 1/2 (A-shift) at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Dimension Control, Tool building, Laser tracking, Reference systems, Working build models, Computer aided metrology systems. Lay out, fabricate, and assemble a variety of standard and nonstandard major jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges, and related tooling involving compound angles and complex contours where the establishment and coordination to exacting tolerances of numerous tooling holes and reference po”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure accuracy of the product
Industry & Context.
Resolve routine questions and problems
Relocation assistance may be available, CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes, CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret, TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time, Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 35 pounds, Ascend and descend ladders, Ability to work inside and outside in a warehouse environment and a shop floor environment, Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable timeframe (<1.5 years), U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent with 0 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 environment and a shop floor environment, Ability to work within MS applications i. e. , MS Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF, Current active DoD Clearance in order to apply, Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable timeframe (<1.5 years), High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of related education and/or experience with tool building and laser tracking in a manufacturing environment
Nice to Have
Master level knowledge of multiple computer aided metrology systems such as laser trackers, articulated arms, scanners 6DoF (Six Degree of Freedom), 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 (Verisurf X, SA and Maya matrix, Build!IT, and Polyworks)
What You'll Do.
and assemble a variety of standard and nonstandard major jigs
master tooling gauges
and related tooling involving compound angles and complex contours where the establishment and coordination to exacting tolerances of numerous tooling holes and reference points between several planes are required
Plan work to be performed and determines methods and sequence of operations working from tool design drawings or own designs
Sets up and operates optical instruments to check overall and detailed alignment
or adjustment of assemblies
Develop and designs holding devices and jig and fixture details
Prepare operational sequences and shop drawings covering parts fabrication and assembly to be performed by others
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate across all levels; Team-oriented work environment
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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