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Northrop Grumman

Dimension Control Technician 3/4

State College, PA

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Business Unit (ASBU) has openings for a Dimension Control Technician 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Clearfield, UT.

TheDimension Control Technician will be a part of the Tool Die Making team within the Metrology department and will have considerable knowledge of the job with substantial acquaintance with an understanding of general aspects of the job with a broad understanding of the detailed aspects of the job and be able to perform more advanced functions and resolve routine questions and problems.

The ideal candidate for this role will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate, and collaborate across all levels, will thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented work environment with high expectations, enjoy significantly diverse assignments, demonstrate a high attention to detail to ensure accuracy of the product and have high integrity to self-report errors to a supervisor when detected. If you are comfortable in this high-energy environment and enjoy having a variety of tasks to keep you engaged, this is the opportunity for you!

This position requires a willingness to work any shift including nights/weekends and requires onsite presence due to the nature of the role.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:
  • Lay out, fabricate, and assemble a variety of standard and nonstandard major jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges, and related tooling involving compound angles and complex contours where the establishment and coordination to exacting tolerances of numerous tooling holes and reference points between several planes are required.
  • Plan work to be performed and determines methods and sequence of operations working from tool design drawings or own designs.
  • Sets up and operates optical instruments to check overall and detailed alignment, fit, or adjustment of assemblies.
  • Develop and designs holding devices and jig and fixture details.
  • Prepare operational sequences and shop drawings covering parts fabrication and assembly to be performed by others.
  • May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
We offer aflexible work schedules, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This position may be filled as a Level 3 or Level 4 based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications Level 3:
  • High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of related education and/or experience with tool building and laser tracking in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience devising reference systems and creating working build models
  • Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 35 pounds and ascend and descend ladders
  • Ability to work inside and outside in a warehouse environment and a shop floor environment
  • Ability to work within MS applications i.e., MS Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable timeframe as required by the business prior to the commencement of employment
Basic Qualifications Level 4:
  • High school diploma or equivalent with 6 years of related education and/or experience with tool building and laser tracking in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience devising reference systems and creating working build models
  • Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 35 pounds and ascend and descend ladders
  • Ability to work inside and outside in a warehouse environment and a shop floor environment
  • Ability to work within MS applications i.e., MS Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable timeframe as required by the business prior to the commencement of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of best practices and care with multiple computer aided metrology systems such as laser trackers, articulated arms, scanners 6DoF (Six Degree of Freedom)
  • 4 years of Tool and Die or related experience
  • Experience in reverse engineering and model building from collected data
  • Knowledge of Integrated Systems Air Frames and Aero Structures
  • Experience with computer aided graphic interfaces (Verisurf X, SA and Maya matrix, Build!IT, and Polyworks)
What We Offer:
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer comprehensive benefits including competitive medical and dental options, a great 401K matching program, college education assistance, annual bonuses, 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees, and opportunities for career advancement across North America!

Salary Range: $29 - $48
Salary Range 2: $34 - $56

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.

Client-provided location(s): Clearfield, PA 16830, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10154837
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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