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Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is seeking a Third Operator to join our team. This will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division located at our Magna, Utah facility.
Duties, Expectations and Essential Functions
Primary assignment for this position is in Finishing Building 3 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:
• Ability to learn the skills and demonstrate the aptitude to safely and efficiently perform rocket motor finishing operations including installation of igniters, nozzles, bracketry, perform pressurized leak tests and finishing operations to tight tolerances and exacting expectations.
• Ability to safely operate equipment associated with the finishing operations.
• 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
• Complete and sustain sound proficiencies in all required training, including skill based training
• Ability to learn the skills and demonstrate the aptitude to safely and efficiently perform rocket motor moves with cranes, hand pallet jacks, and other powered equipment used in the area
• Perform safe and competent operation of all hand tools, powered tools, tooling, powered equipment, lifting equipment, overhead cranes and other equipment utilized in area
• As part of a handling team, demonstrate understanding and ability to safely perform spotting operations and execute directions of move director
• Physical ability to individually lift objects up to 50 pounds
• Other duties as assigned by leadership
Third Operator essential functions and expectations include, but are not limited to:
• May assist less experienced co-workers in acquiring the skills and experiences to fully function in the work area
• Effectively and constructively communicate with leadership, coworkers and support team members as needed
• Participates in PES improvement activities, process/procedure improvements and standard work instructions to improve the work area
• Participates in SIS activities, hazard abatements, OP-E, Take Two, etc.
• Demonstrate the initiative and ability to become knowledgeable and proficient in area processes as directed
• Work to enhance personal safety, quality, cost and scheduling
• 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 CBA.
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.

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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.
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