Dimension Control Technician (DCT) Level 1/2 Shift (A)

Northrop Grumman

Last Updated: 12/17/2025 7:45:18 AM

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Current Days Open
35
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$43,100.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$71,900.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
30.5
First Seen
8/21/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$43,100.00 (Yearly)
12/17/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$71,900.00 (Yearly)
12/17/2025

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available 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 has an opening for a Dimension Control Technician (DCT) Level 1/2 Shift (A) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Clearfield, UT where technology and teamwork come together. The Dimension Control Technician will be a responsible for the fabrication and assembly of jigs and fixtures used in the manufacturing process of aerospace components. They play a crucial role in ensuring that parts are produced with the highest level of precision and quality, as well as meeting customer specifications and industry standards. In this role your responsibilities include: Design and Fabrication Assembly and Alignment Inspection and Quality Control Maintenance and Repair Collaboration and Communication This position may be filled as a Level 1 or Level 2 based on the qualifications outlined below. Basic Qualifications: Dimension Control Technician 1 High School Diploma/GED or equivalent 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 handle and assemble small parts and machinery. 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. Ability to work any shift. Dimension Control Technician 2 High School Diploma/GED or equivalent with 2 years of experience in tool building and/or laser tracking and/or machinist experience and/or welding and/or repair work. 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 handle and assemble small parts and machinery. 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. Ability to work any shift. Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree with knowledge of laser tracking with assembly tools in an aircraft manufacturing environment. Ability to operate and be certified on motor vehicles such as forklift and overhead crane (Northrop Grumman provided training) Tool and Die or related experience Knowledge of Metrology Processes including setting details with a laser tracker. Creating working build models in software products in using Verisurf Experience with utilizing Siemens NX/CATIA CAD tools or applicable 3D CAD systems Primary Level Salary Range: $43,100.00 - $71,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $51,200.00 - $85,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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