Propellant Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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.
Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking a Second 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 is in the Bacchus 1800 Gallon Mix/Cast area performing activities and tasks associated with the manufacturing of rocket motors.
Area specific essential functions, responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
• Demonstrated skills and aptitude to safely lead and efficiently perform tasks associated with 1800 gallon mixing and casting various rocket motors.
• Responsibilities include safely conducting manual hands on activities involving energetic ingredients and propellant.
• Demonstrated skills to operate overhead cranes, hand tools and remotely operated equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to safely perform spotting operations and demonstrated willingness to follow the directions of a spotter.
• Physical ability to individually lift objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to read, clearly interpret and accurately follow standard work and other written instructions.
• Must be willing to perform shift work and work on weekends and holidays. Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• Complete and sustain sound proficiencies in all required training, including all Quality Assurance MTI (manufacture to inspect) skill based training.
• Must be able to process and apply basic math and measurement functions.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Second Operator essential functions and expectations include, but are not limited to:
• Assist the training of new and lower classification operators through on-the-job coaching and mentoring
• Effectively and constructively communicate with personnel including leadership, coworkers and support team members
• Participates in PES improvement activities, process/procedure improvements, standard work instructions and the global improvement of Operations
• Engage in and promote SIS activities, hazard abatements, OP-E, Take Two, etc.
• Demonstrate the initiative and ability to become knowledgeable and proficient in most area processes and support most levels of hands-on operations
• Work to enhance the safety, quality, cost and scheduling performance within the work area
• 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.
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