Northrop Grumman

Defense

ManufacturingTechnician1/2

$41–69k Huntsville, Alabama, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Manufacturing Technician 1/2 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Manufacturing Technician, Sheet Metal, Blueprint Reading. Align parts on jigs. Read blueprints”

Industry & Context.

Defense
Problems you'll solve

structural discrepancies

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance may be available, CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes, CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret, TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time, moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, working overhead, access small, confined spaces, work in an enclosed environment, pass Medical/Respiratory Exam, work any work schedule, overtime as needed, Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DOD clearance, U. S. Citizenship is required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School diploma or equivalent (GED), 0 years of relevant experience with sheet metal structures, hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, manufacturing electrical and/or systems, 2 years of relevant experience with sheet metal structures, hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, manufacturing electrical and/or systems, active U. S. Government DoD Secret security clearance, knowledge of electronic principles, ability to wire and assemble circuits, understand the operation of basic test equipment, perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work, access small, confined spaces, work in an enclosed environment, pass Medical/Respiratory Exam, work any work schedule, work overtime, obtain and maintain Secret DOD clearance

Nice to Have

Previously approved for Special Access Program (SAP), Certified Ordinance Handling (Level 1 or 2), J-STD-001 Certified, IPC-610 Certified, IPC-620 Certified, IPC-620 Space Addendum Certified, Experience in fabricating test cables, strain gauge installation, Manufacturing of electrical and wire harness assemblies, Previous experience working closely with Test and Manufacturing engineers, Previous experience working with inventory control and database systems, Experience in lab and/or test equipment design, integration, and build-up

What You'll Do.

Translate blueprints into fabrications

Perform minor part-fitting operations

Monitor and verify quality

Measure parts with precision tools

Use manufacturing shop controls

Recommend continuous improvement

Implement continuous improvement

Record structural discrepancies

Report structural discrepancies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working closely with Test and Manufacturing engineers

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