Engineering Technician

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
No

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 seeking an Engineering Technician 3 to join our growing team in Rocket Center, WV. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges.

We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

This position is located 100% on site in Rocket Center, WV. No telework is available.

Description :

Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies. Evaluates operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments or equipment. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.

Works with engineers in conducting experiments.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares for painting by masking, stripping, sanding, prepping parts and components
• Blends and mixes paints, inks, and coatings to proper spraying consistency
• Must be able to perform detail touch ups
• Coordinates processes for painting production parts
• Able to work with various chemicals to complete scope of work
• Able to obtain half & full-face respirator certification
• Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
• Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years painting/surface prep experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, or manufacturing environment
• Must be able to performmoderate strenuous physical and repetitive work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead
• Ability to obtain a US DOD Secret Clearance required, US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
• Must be willing to work any shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Painting/surface prep experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, or manufacturing.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location.

Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor
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