Trainer Production 4 - Nights

Our Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Trainer Production 4 to join our ASTAR organization. This position is located in Iuka, MS.

As a member of the team, you will provide technical support to ASTAR on a variety of technical tasks. Support Performs on-the-job training, skills training, and some classroom training in assembly and production areas.  Participates in the development and implementation of new training programs and may introduce new processes and sequences for manufacturing areas.  Maintains rosters of training progress, examination records, and certification records and may monitor trainees.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional manufacturing experience and/or related education experience. At least 3 years direct experience working with Composites, Bagging, Layup, Repairs, Scarf Repair, PI Installation, or Curing
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter who is able to work with minimal direction
• Ability to work any shift and schedule including 4/10’s 2nd shift (7pm - 5:30am) or including overtime as necessary to meet business needs.
• This position requires having a current active DoD Secret Clearance
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• This position requires the ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working overhead
• Must be able to access small confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
• Ability to train technicians in complex composite structures certification.
• Provide lecture and hands on instruction on complex bagging, wet lay-up, scarf repair and various composite maintenance repairs.
• Ability to develop, present, teach, & mentor technicians on modern complex composite processes.
• Ability to demonstrate skills equivalent to entry level blueprint and technical data comprehension and shop math. Knowledgeable in the use of process specifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Team leadership experience
• Current Program Special Access
• Structures and airframe fabrication, assembly, composite, and LO coatings experience
• Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience with operating various types of manufacturing tools and/or composition curing equipment
• Must be able to individually manage multiple tasks concurrently and provide technical support to business functions on a variety of different projects
• Experience with reading and interpreting technical documents, drawings, and process procedures
• Ability to interface with various support organizations and levels of management

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.