Dimension Control Technician 3/4

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Dimension Control Technician (DCT) 3 or 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Iuka, MS where technology and teamwork come together.  

***This position does not have the option to work remote and requires the chosen candidate to work on-site in Iuka, MS.***

In this role your responsibilities may include:

• Laying out, fabricating, and assembling metalworking dies, molds, and machine tool fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models, and engineering or shop specifications.
• Using a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Computing dimensions; determining machining and material or parts required.
• Performing precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Recommending revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered; and solving problems relating to unusual materials.
• Work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production process.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 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.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at a Dimension Control Technician 3/4 level based on the qualifications below.

Dimension Control Technician 3

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 4 years of tool building, machining and/or laser tracker experience -OR- Associate's degree and 2 years of tool building, machining and/or laser tracker experience
• Must have the ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 35 pounds.
• Ability to work inside and outside in a warehouse / shop floor environment
• Ability to operate and be certified on motor vehicles such as forklift and overhead crane (Northrop Grumman provided training)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance, including Special Access Program within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Dimension Control Technician 4

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 6 years of tool building, machining and/or laser tracker experience -OR- Associate's degree and 4 years of tool building, machining and/or laser tracker experience
• Must have the ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 35 pounds.
• Ability to work inside and outside in a warehouse / shop floor environment
• Ability to operate and be certified on motor vehicles such as forklift and overhead crane (Northrop Grumman provided training)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance, including Special Access Program within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with laser tracking and assembly tools in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in devising reference systems and creating working build models
• Bachelor's Degree in Science
• Extensive knowledge of laser tracking with assembly tools in an aircraft manufacturing environment 
• 4 years of Tool and Die or related experience
• Creating working build models in software products in BuildIT or Verisuf
• Working knowledge of common hardware and tooling material
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and be proficient in keeping inventories.

ASBUJOBS

Salary Range: $55,000 USD - $91,600 USD

Salary Range 2: $65,300 USD - $108,800 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.