Manufacturing Technician 2
Requisition ID: R10184436
Category: Manufacturing and Production
Location: Oxnard, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: No
Positions Available: 4
An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Mission Enabling Products, is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years.
Learn more about Mission Enabling Products at our website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/spacecraft-components/.
The Space Deployables operating unit under MEP is seeking a qualified Manufacturing Technician 2 to assist with operations in general manufacturing to assemble precision electro-mechanical products such as gear train mechanisms, tooling structures and assembly products and devices specific to the Deployables OU. This position is based out of the Oxnard, CA site.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in assembly, set-up and calibration tasks
- Performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies
- Perform rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies
- Determines and assists in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process
- Works with engineers in conducting experiments
- Handling and managing fragile composite materials
- Notate usage, traceability, pot life, and out time controls on all adhesive materials used
- Report data and interface with other employees and departments
- Tooling preparation and release application
- Utilize measurement tools such as calipers, rulers, and tape measures for fabricating hardware
- Reading and understanding manufacturing blue prints and shop planning
- Assist in maintaining overall shop appearance and cleanliness
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
- High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years additional education and/or manufacturing or mechanical experience
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment (space/satellite structures, aerospace, Automotive, composite, industrial)
- Experience with composite bonding and electronic soldering
- Demonstrated Mechanical Ability
- Must be a US Citizen
- Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
- Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
Preferred Qualifications:
- Able to read, write and work to written instructions, blueprints, or shop drawings
- Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic
- Ability to multitask, prioritize
- Experience or familiarity with ISO requirements, standards, and compliance issues
- Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel)
- Experience with cranes and rigging, forklifts, and similar manufacturing equipment
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.