Manufacturing Technician 3

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Aeronautics Systems sector is currently seeking an Manufacturing Technician 3 based in Iuka, MS. 

Essential Functions:

• Performing part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
• Measuring parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
• Modifying incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure.
• Monitoring and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
• Working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks
• Performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.
• Using sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments or equipment.
• Assisting in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
• Ability to be subject to a variety of physical conditions

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 4-years of experience in hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, or systems in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment​
• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends
• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds and working with arms overhead
• DoD Secret Security Clearance and special program access required to start, but not required to apply
• Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable time period, as defined by the company to meet its business need.
• The ability to utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating system, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret level security clearance
• A&P License
• Composite experience and/or certification
• Previous composite, manufacturing, or production experience
• Aircraft experience in a production or testing environment
• Demonstrated ability using standard measuring equipment and power hand tools (Drills, grinders, sanders, cutting wheels, saws, tape measures, scales, micrometers, dial calipers, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical specifications and operating procedures
• Experience working to electronic or paperwork instructions
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• May be required at some point in time to pass fit program and respirator test