Second Operator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Position will be awarded to senior qualified employees already working for the union.

Duties, Expectations and Essential Functions:

Primary assignment is in the Transportation area performing activities and tasks associated with moving rocket motors, tooling and materials.

Area specific essential functions, responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

•  Demonstrated skills and aptitude to safely lead and efficiently perform rocket motor moves with semi-tractors, Scheuerle transporter, flatbed trucks and large forklifts.
•  Ability to drive semi-tractors, Scheuerle transporter and forklifts in areas with limited clearances and visibility.  
•  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 GOPs 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 skill based training.   
•  Ability to function effectively under close scrutiny while performing a high visibility operation.
•  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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.