
Manufacturing Technician 1/2
Required skills
- Manufacturing Technician
- hand layup
- bonding
- assembly
- trimming
- final finishing
- Microsoft applications
- moderate strenuous physical
- repetitious work
- bending
Nice to have
- Composite experience
- Aerospace assembly
- standard measuring equipment
- power hand tools
- blueprints
- technical specifications
Role summary
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Technician (Level 1 or 2) for their Aeronautics Systems division in Beavercreek, OH. This role involves fabricating composite structures using methods like hand layup, bonding, assembly, trimming, and finishing. Responsibilities include performing physically demanding tasks and meeting customer expectations. Qualifications vary by level, with Level 1 requiring 9 months of experience or a specific course, and Level 2 requiring 2 years of aircraft manufacturing experience. Both levels require proficiency in Microsoft applications, physical stamina, the ability to pass a physical exam and obtain respirator clearance, and a DoD Secret Clearance. Preferred qualifications include composite experience, aerospace assembly knowledge, and blueprint reading skills.
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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Technician 1 or Manufacturing Technician 2 based out of Beavercreek, OH.
What you’ll get to do:
As a Manufacturing Technician you work on the next generation composite structures.
This job involves the fabrication of composite hardware using a variety of methods such as hand layup, bonding, assembly, trimming and final finishing. It will require development of skills to competently perform tasks designed to produce product that meet our customer expectations. Tasks may be in team environments or individual based.
This position may be filled as a Level 1 or Level 2 based on the qualifications outlined below.
Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Technician 1:
- High School diploma/GED & 9 months of experience OR completion of approved Aircraft Fabrication or Composites course (prior to starting)
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
- This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces.
- Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical Exam, and able to obtain and maintain a respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
- Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable time period, as defined by the company to meet its business need.
Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Technician 2:
- High School Diploma or GED, and 2 years of relatable aircraft experience in manufacturing/production experience (or similar).
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
- This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces.
- Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical Exam, and able to obtain and maintain a respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
- Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable time period, as defined by the company to meet its business need.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Composite experience and/or certification.
- Aerospace assembly.
- Demonstrated ability using standard measuring equipment and power hand tools.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical specifications and operating procedures.
Sample Northrop Grumman interview questions
- 1
Can you discuss the role of reusability and scalability in UVM's verification approach?
technicalmedium - 2
Can you detail the function of a register table within embedded system design?
technicalmedium - 3
Could you outline how virtual memory is implemented in embedded systems and its advantages?
system designmedium - 4
Can you discuss the role and functionality of a watchdog timer?
system designmedium - 5
What is your understanding of polymorphism in SystemVerilog?
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