Manufacturing Technician 1 / 2
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Ohio-Kettering
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Sponsorship
- Sponsors visa
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No Description 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 (NGAS) is looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Technician 1 or Manufacturing Technician 2 based out of Kettering, OH . What you’ll get to do: As a Manufacturing Technician you will work on the next generation honeycomb core structures and sub-assemblies. This job involves the fabrication of honeycomb core using a variety of methods such as coating, bonding, assembly, trimming and final processing. It will require on the job development of skills to competently perform tasks designed to create products that meet our customer expectations in both quality and cost. Tasks may be in team environments or individual based. This position may be filled as a Level 1 or Level 2 based on the qualifications outlined below. Note: Position will be filling the following shift & times primarily but is subject to change as business needs arise: A shift (07:00 AM -16:30 PM) Monday – Thursday Week 1 (9/80 shift) A shift (07:00 AM -16:30 PM) Monday – Thursday, (07:00 AM -15:30 PM) Friday Week 2 (9/80 shift) Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Technician 1: High School Diploma or GED Proficiency in Microsoft applications. This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds without mechanical assistance, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces. Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical Exam, and able to obtain and maintain a respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements as required. Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company. Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable time period, as defined by the company to meet its business need. Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Technician 2: High School Diploma or GED, and 2 years of relatable aircraft experience in manufacturing/production experience (or similar). Proficiency in Microsoft applications. This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces. Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical Exam, and able to obtain and maintain a respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements as required. Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company. Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable time period, as defined by the company to meet its business need. Preferred