Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeAt 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 First Operator to join our team. This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our Magna, Utah facility.

Duties, Expectations and Essential Functions

Primary assignment for this position is in Finishing Building 8 performing activities and tasks associated with final processing of rocket motors and components, motor disassembly, Motor handling and shipping processes.

Area specific essential functions, responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrated skills and aptitude to safely and efficiently perform critically detailed and meticulous hands-on work, while meeting established timelines and costs
• Ability to perform as part of a critical moves team in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to manufacture products with tight tolerances including work such as Cork application, cork potting, painting, adhesive applications, installing precision RTV beads
• Safe and competent operation of all hand tools, powered tools, tooling, powered equipment, lifting equipment, overhead cranes and other equipment utilized in area
• Physical ability to individually lift objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to read, clearly interpret, and accurately follow procedures, standard work instructions, engineering drawings and specifications, ensuring all requirements are met
• Certify to and sustain all Quality Manufacturing-to-Inspect (MTI) requirements associated with the area
• Proficient and accurate in performing basic math calculations and with the use of precision measuring and inspection instruments, gages, and tools utilized in the area such as OD and ID micrometers, beveled protractors, electronic coating thickness gauges, ohm meters, calipers and depth micrometers
• Complete and sustain sound proficiencies in all required training, including skill based training
• Ability to function effectively under close scrutiny in a high visibility, customer focused area
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

First Operator essential functions and expectations include, but are not limited to:

• Accountable to conduct and/or lead the training of new and lower classification operators through on-the-job coaching and mentoring. Responsible to ensure trainee’s and junior employees follow procedures.
• Effectively and constructively communicate with all levels of personnel including customers, leadership, coworkers and support team members
• Actively engage in and lead or promote PES improvement activities, process/procedure improvements, standard work instructions and the global improvement of Operations
• Be an advocate for our safety culture. Engage, promote and lead our teams in SIS activities, hazard abatements, OP-E, Take Two, etc.
• Demonstrate the initiative and ability to become knowledgeable and proficient in all area processes and support all levels of hands-on operations
• Guide and positively influence coworkers and others to enhance the safety, quality, cost and scheduling of their team
• Assists leadership in making job assignments and achieving performance standards
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Bids shall be awarded to the senior qualified employee. In selecting the senior qualified employee, the Company will take into account the employee’s ability to do the work, ability to perform the essential functions of the job, specific job experience on similar or related jobs, past job performance and such factors that would contribute to safe workmanship. In the event insufficient bids are received for the opening, the position will be filled in accordance with other provisions of this Agreement. Employee may be required to work shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Upon successful bid award, employee will be restricted from bidding in accordance with the current union contract.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.