Assembler 1

Northrop Grumman • Charlottesville, VA

2d • $31,500 - $52,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Assembler 1 to support production and manufacturing operations at its Central Virginia manufacturing facilities. The role performs production assembly on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies, including modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables. Work may range from repetitive to non-repetitive tasks and uses diagrams, drawings, hand and power tools, jigs, and saws.

The assembler performs continuity checks on work in process and completed work, may conduct quality inspections, and may disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies under simulated conditions. The role uses tools including soldering irons and requires obtaining and maintaining workmanship certifications. The successful candidate communicates effectively, is organized and detail-oriented, has manual dexterity, and can troubleshoot, learn quickly, and work independently or as part of a team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 30 pounds from one location to another.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Manual dexterity and ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing, including wire harness work.
• IPC 610/620 Workmanship Certification.
• J-STD-001 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform repetitive and non-repetitive production assembly of electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Work from diagrams and drawings, make initial layouts, and use hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws.
• Make continuity checks on work in process and completed work.
• Conduct quality inspections on the processing line when needed, in accordance with quality specifications.
• Disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions when needed.
• Use hand and/or power tools, including soldering irons.
• Obtain and maintain workmanship certifications.
• Work overtime when needed.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule where available
• Life and disability insurance
• Company-paid holidays
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED