Manufacturing Technician

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician 2/3 to join our vibrant team in Elkton, MD
. The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land.

Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./tourism

• Follow the directions of supervision and lead technicians for the fabrication of rocket motors and subcomponents. Works with chemicals during the processing of rocket motor components.
• Candidates must be able to read and follow written or electronic manufacturing instructions. Must be able to work closely with non-manufacturing personnel to meet build requirements and schedules.
• Safe handling of hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA and company policies.
• Operate production equipment such as cutting tables (Geber), mixers, presses, scales, hoists, forklift, ovens, autoclaves and computers. Operate various instruments such as verniers, durometers, height gage and resistance meters.
• Support many areas of manufacturing such as - Ordnance, Casting, Final Assembly, and Lining when workload requires additional labor.

This requisition may be filled at either Manufacturing Technician 2 or Manufacturing Technician 3, depending on years of experience and qualifications.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years overall work experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on assembly manufacturing experience.
• Proficient reading and math skills.
• Must be able to obtain certification for respirator use, competent to be trained in forklift and hoist operation.
• Must be able to work modified shifts, overtime and weekends, if needed, and have some flexible working hours to staff production needs.
• Blueprint reading fundamentals are required or the aptitude to learn blueprint reading.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 4 years overall work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hand assembly experience.
• Able to fabricate components out of rubber or composites.
• Able to organize and plan daily work.
• Proficient reading and math skills.
• Must be able to obtain certification for respirator use, competent to be trained in forklift and hoist operation.
• Must be able to…