Assembler 2

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking an Assembler 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Amherst Systems in Buffalo, New York; an organization focused on development and production of state-of-the-art Simulation Systems solutions and focused assembly cells supporting other Northrop Grumman manufacturing operations and products.

What You Will Get To Do:

   

The Assembler position needs to be able to perform, under a stereo zoom microscope, fine pitch soldering of circuit card assemblies, intricate wire harnesses and small RF components. The qualified candidate needs to be able to work from diagrams, drawings, and work instructions to meet customer requirements. Makes continuity checks on work in process and completed work. May conduct quality inspections on processing line in accordance with quality specifications. May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions. 

    

The chosen candidate will need to successfully complete in-house workmanship criteria training classes for continued employment. This position may perform actions in any of the Manufacturing areas: Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), Microelectronics Production Center (MPC), Electronic Component Assembly/Rack (ECA/Rack), or Magnetics depending on the business need or workload capacity.

**Please note that this opportunity is contingent on material delivery/availability and offers flexible start date options.**

Basic Qualifications: 

·         High School diploma or GED with 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 from one location to another.

·         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 microscope on very small assemblies with outstanding manual dexterity and precision

·         Ability to learn and perform tasks independent of continuous guidance, assistance, and supervision

·         Demonstrated success in working in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills

·         Ability to provide positive customer service interaction and perform assembly tasks

·         Willing to work second shift if necessary

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What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $39,400.00 - $65,600.00

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.