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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.Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
In this position, you will assist our Manufacturing Operations Organization in our Aeronautics Systems sector as a Manufacturing Technician 1 supporting our Iuka, MS site. This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills.
Essential Functions:
- Troubleshoots, repairs and services aircraft and engine systems.
- Conducts diagnosis of malfunctions.
- Performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.
- Maintains FAA required records, manuals and inspection forms.
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Assemble and install hydraulic systems
- Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
- Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor
- Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness
Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends
- This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds and working with arms overhead
- DoD Secret Security Clearance and special program access required to start, but not required to apply
- 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.
- The ability to utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating system, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active DoD Secret level security clearance
- A&P License
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical specifications and operating procedures
- May be required at some point in time to pass fit program and respirator test
