Carpenter

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 seeking an experienced Carpenter to work in our Maintenance Department at the Bacchus Facility in Magna, Utah. 

Role description & Responsibilities:

This Carpenter position performs a wide variety of carpentry work on existing plant facilities and new construction. Duties include, but are not limited to, installation of commercial doors, concrete and foundation work, roof repair, floor installation and repair, sheetrock repair, etc.  Candidates must be able to read and interpret blue prints, know and understand load bearing construction, roof pitches and perform shop mathematics.  Candidates must be competent in the safe operation of machines to include: band saw, planer, joiner, shaper, drill press, miter saw, etc.  Strong safety knowledge and personal practice of OSHA requirements and local and state regulations is expected

Shift work and overtime is required and the successful candidate must pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA).  

Competencies for Success:

•  Safety First attitude and personal work behavior  
•  Actively engage in continuous improvement efforts of Maintenance
•  Demonstrates initiative and ambition to become proficient in all job duties
•  Able to work to performance standards with little or no supervision 

Education/Certifications/Experience:

•  High School Diploma or GED
•  Licensed Journeyman or a minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Journeyman Carpenter. Must provide documentation of education / background.
•  5 + years, recent, work experience as a carpenter in the construction field.
•  Able to supply own hand tools. 

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.