RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
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’s Space Sector is seeking a **Manufacturing Technician **– Level 4 to join our 1st Shift Conformal Coat team in Chandler, AZ. This position is fully on-site. Relocation assistance is not available.
In this job, you will:
- Perform functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.
- Use sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments or equipment.
- Determine and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
- Work with engineers in conducting experiments.
- Work independently with minimal supervision
Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience within manufacturing
- Proficient with work instructions, engineering drawings, parts lists and technical manuals to perform a variety of operations on simple to complex board and cable assemblies used in the aerospace industry
- Experience with washing boards, staking components, adhesive bonding, masking, applying conformal coat to boards.
- Proficient with use of hand tools such as tweezers, syringes and blades often requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to perform potting operations for both circuit card and cable assemblies with varied methods and layouts
- Knowledge of ESD, FOD, and tool control
- Document actions by completing production plans and complying with quality standards and requirements
- Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot to develop, evaluate options and propose solutions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active or ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security clearance of Secret or above
- Familiar with Northrop Grumman processes
- Experience with wet install process on mechanical assembly boxes
- J-STD-001 Certification (Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies) & Space Addendum
- IPC-A-610 Certification (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies)
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification (Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies)
- TM-2023 Certification (Application Procedure for Printed Wiring Board Assemblies: Cleaning, Baking, Cleanliness, Testing, Staking, Potting)
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
Primary Level Salary Range: $31.14 - $50.24
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.