Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently looking for a Rocket Casing Robotic Spray Engineering Technician 2 to join our team. This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our Copper Crossing Value Stream (CXVS) facility in Salt Lake City, Utah.
C-Shift: This is a weekend, day shift position (12-hour shifts, rotating Thursdays). Overtime is worked as necessary.
Description & Responsibilities:
As an Engineering Technician, you will prepare, maintain, and operate Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to control the robotic spraying of resins, explosive powder and final liner materials inside of rocket motor chambers via Spray Lance Robots, while following detailed work instructions. This role will work closely with process engineering, referring to product drawings and blueprints. Additionally, this role will be expected to have, at least, a fundamental understanding of other process across the factory, from case prep to case fabrication, assisting with these processes and looking for opportunities of process improvement, when not performing the task of operating the Spray Lance Robots.
• Perform pre-operational robot checkouts.
• Mask equipment to protect it from materials being applied.
• Monitor material parameters during processing to verify requirements.
• Cleaning and rebuilding spray gun assemblies.
• Stewardship of the Spray Lance Robots and related facilities.
• Operate PLC’s during charging, spraying, and flushing of the robotic operations.
• Perform visual inspection of the final liner application.
• Maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) data tracking during spraying operations and accurately calculate weights to determine correct material application inside cases.
• Perform thermography, infrared color scale inspections, on chambers to validate cork to case bonding integrity.
• Coordination of spraying operations with multiple support organizations.
• Accountability and control of explosive powder.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Competencies for Success:
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with an organization at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Desire to work as a team-player.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Takes the initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and motivation to achieve excellence.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Must comply with company policies and procedures
Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of related work experience
• Ability to work as a team, set the example, and work to find new process improvements among all case fabrication and case preparation operations
• Previous experience gathering, maintaining and compiling technical data
• Able to read engineering documentation and reports including drawings and schematics
• Capability to understand and follow electronic work instruction documents
• Ability to read, clearly interpret and accurately follow standard work and other written instructions.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in a related discipline and/or related special certifications
• Experience working with thermo-hygrographs, penetrometers, spray guns and viscometers.
• Experience operating a robot in a production environment
• Experience working in an energetics environment
• Proficient with computer applications, such as Word, Access, Excel, etc.
• Ability to review and interpret work instructions, designs and drawings, with tooling and end item processes and products.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts