Comp Prototype Tech

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Space Systems is currently seeking a Composite Prototype Technician , to work at our Bacchus Facility in Magna, Utah .

We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team in the Carbon/Carbon manufacturing facility in the fabrication of 3D Composites Carbon/Carbon Rocket Motor Nozzle Integral Throat Entry components and ablative structures, using automated textile weaving machinery and high pressure/temperature autoclaves.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Able to prepare and operate 3D composite weaving machines and Densification Autoclaves including assembly of pre-forms, routing/lacing of graphite fiber spools.

• Able to continuously monitor machinery to ensure weaving is completed according to established planning and procedures.

• Safety performs duties associated with the Densification process which includes the set-up, operation and monitoring of high temperature and high pressure equipment.

• Able to monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process control and design specifications.

• Participates in programs or functional team projects developing process improvement methods, solutions, and procedures to enhance program quality, cost, and scheduling.

• Must pass all job-specific or specialized training programs required for core tasks or specialized assignments.

• Required to perform safe handling of hazardous waste materials for disposal.
• Possess ability to understand, and apply stringent procedures to assigned duties. Ethics, compliance, and quality of work are essential to this position.

• Must be able to work shift work to include weekends and holidays.

• Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs.

• Currently possess or be able to obtain a secret clearance.

• Able to acquire and maintain Employee Possessor (EP) status under the Safe Explosives Act (SEA).

Basic Qualifications:

This position can be filled at either a level 1 or level 2.

Basic Qualifications for a level 1:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 0-2 years of related Composite or Mechanical work experience

• Prefer Associates degree or Technical Certificate related to composite material

Basic Qualifications for a level 2:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 2 years of related Composite or Mechanical work experience

• Prefer Associates degree or Technical Certificate related to composite material

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)

• Must be a U.S. citizen

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is weekend nights, 12 hours, 6pm to 6 am.

Salary Range: $43,100.00 - $71,900.00

Salary Range 2: $51,200.00 - $85,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining…