Manufacturing Technician

Job description:

We 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.

Looking for a Manufacturing Technician 2 to support the Mission Enabling Products (MEP) Business Unit. An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, MEP is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years.

This position will serve on-site at our Goleta, CA location. This position is for 2nd Shift. (1:30 pm – 11:00 pm)

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate 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.
• Handling and managing fragile composite materials.
• Bond, prep and bonding of composite structures to metallic fittings.
• Notate usage, traceability, pot life, and out time controls on all adhesive materials used.
• Report data and interface with other employees and departments.
• Tooling preparation and release application.
• Utilize measurement tools such as calipers, rulers, and tape measures for fabricating hardware.
• Reading and understanding manufacturing blue prints and shop planning
• Assist in maintaining overall shop appearance and cleanliness.

Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Technician 2:

• High School diploma or equivalent and or 3 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excels in a team environment.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to be on feet for up to 8 hours each day.
• Ability to work Overtime and Weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications for Manufacturing Technician 2:

• Experience working in a composites/manufacturing environment (space/satellite structures, aerospace manufacturing environment)
• Demonstrated Mechanical Ability.
• Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence.
• Able to read, write and work to written instructions, blueprints, or shop drawings in English.
• Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize.
• Experience or familiarity with ISO requirements, standards, and compliance issues.
• Standard computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office: Word and Excel.
• Experience with cranes and rigging, forklifts, and similar manufacturing equipment

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Assembly and Subassembly: 2 years (Required)
• Handling , instruments or equipment: 2 years (Required)
• Handling composite materials: 2 years (Required)
• Reading and understanding manufacturing blue prints: 2 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office like Word and Excel: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $38