Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 (Second Shift)

Northrop Grumman • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • $40,700 - $67,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role supports printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) manufacturing as an SMT machine operator, providing programming and technical support for equipment used in marking, solder paste printing and inspection, pick and place, and thermal profile monitoring.

The position is scheduled for second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., on a 9/80 schedule. The schedule and shift may be negotiable. The role requires communication and teamwork, the ability to achieve soldering certification, manual dexterity, sharp eyesight or the ability to work under magnification, and stamina to stand or move around the production floor for extended shifts.

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and savings plans, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, and a 9/80 work schedule where available. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus a minimum of two years of additional education and/or related experience.
• At least one year of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, such as circuit card assembly, or an SMT production environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting bills of materials (BOMs), assembly drawings, and schematics.
• Understanding of electronic components, component polarity, and basic soldering principles.
• Must be able to work second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Ability to achieve J-STD-001 certification.
• Manual dexterity and sharp eyesight, or the ability to work under magnification.
• Stamina to stand or move around the production floor for extended shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with industry standards such as IPC-610 or J-STD.
• SMT experience.
• Soldering experience.
• Circuit card repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Program, calibrate, and operate SMT equipment, including stencil and solder paste printers, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens.
• Load electronic components, reels, and feeders, verifying part numbers, quantities, and polarity.
• Inspect boards visually and use automated optical inspection (AOI) systems or magnification tools to identify misaligned parts, bridging, and solder defects.
• Clear machine jams, perform routine cleaning, replace worn nozzles or feeders, and resolve minor technical issues during production runs.
• Follow IPC quality standards, including IPC-A-610, comply with electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety rules, and log production metrics.
• Communicate and work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Health plan and health insurance coverage.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off, including company-paid holidays and PTO for vacation and/or personal business.
• Education assistance.
• Training and development.
• 9/80 work schedule where available.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 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