Manufacturing Technician – Level 3

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Clearfield, UT +1 · Manufacturing and Production

Manufacturing Technician (Level 3) at Northrop Grumman, Clearfield, UT. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, fabricating structural assemblies, performing part-fitting operations, using precision tools, and recommending continuous improvement activities. Requires a High School Diploma/GED, 4+ years of experience in aerospace/manufacturing/military/maintenance, ability to perform physical work, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Experience in aerospace manufacturing and an active Secret clearance are preferred. Salary range: $52,700 - $87,900.

What you'd actually do

  1. Read and understand blueprints
  2. Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools
  3. Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures
  4. Performing part-fitting operations: filing sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming
  5. Measures parts with precision tools such as micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions

Skills

Required

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 4 years of experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment
  • Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work
  • Ability to work any shift
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance

Nice to have

  • Current/active U.S. Government Secret level clearance
  • Experience in aerospace manufacturing

What the JD emphasized

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business needs. U.S. Citizenship required for clearance.