Assembler 2

Relocation assistance is not available. No security clearance required to start. Travel required: 10% of the time.

About the role

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking an Assembler 2 to join our team in Buffalo, New York. This role focuses on development and production of state-of-the-art Simulation Systems solutions and focused assembly cells supporting other Northrop Grumman operations and products.

Responsibilities

• Perform fine pitch soldering of circuit card assemblies, intricate wire harnesses, and small RF components under a stereo zoom microscope.
• Work from diagrams, drawings, and work instructions to meet customer requirements.
• Conduct continuity checks on work in process and completed work.
• Perform quality inspections on processing line in accordance with quality specifications.
• Disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions.
• Successfully complete in-house workmanship criteria training classes for continued employment.
• Work in any of the following Manufacturing areas based on business need: Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), Microelectronics Production Center (MPC), Electronic Component Assembly/Rack (ECA/Rack), or Magnetics.

Requirements

• 2 years of assembly or electronic experience; or an Associate degree in an electronic or technical discipline.
• Soldering experience.
• Experience performing manufacturing/assembly tasks in a metric-based work environment.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous or current certifications in IPC-610 and/or J-STD 001.
• Ability to perform tasks under a microscope on very small assemblies with outstanding manual dexterity and precision.
• Ability to learn and perform tasks independently.
• Demonstrated success in working in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide positive customer service interaction.
• Willingness to work second shift if necessary.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

Pay

Primary level salary range: $39,400.00 - $65,600.00. 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.