Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

6d•$45,100 - $75,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The role assembles, repairs, and modifies precision electromechanical products and complex electronic builds, working from designs, assembly work instructions, standard operating procedures, and verbal instructions. Work may include operating manual equipment, honing, using precision measuring instruments, and assembling or modifying prototype units. The employee may also monitor quality through statistical processes or other control procedures and must maintain accurate records. The position involves working with small mechanical parts and fiber-optic cables, often using a microscope. Assembly work must follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures and applicable safety guidelines for hazardous chemicals, baths, and cleaning solutions. The role includes repetitive tasks and prolonged standing. Candidates must be willing to complete in-house Solder, Optics, ESD, and FOD certifications and work overtime, including after normal hours and on weekends when needed. The position is offered on a first-shift schedule: either 9/80, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with every other Friday off, or 5/40, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The stated primary salary range is $45,100 to $75,100. Benefits include a health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, and other benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience assembling electronic devices using standard electromechanical techniques and basic handheld tools, with good dexterity.
Experience soldering to specified workmanship standards.
Experience with shop safety practices and procedures during assembly operations.
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to communicate, read, and understand assembly instructions and procedures.
Ability to work with a microscope, small mechanical parts, and fiber-optic cables.
Strong attention to detail and excellent manual dexterity.
Ability to work with hazardous chemicals and cleaning solutions while adhering to safety protocols.
Ability to manage repetitive tasks and prolonged standing.
Ability and willingness to work overtime, including weekends when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing precision assembly and soldering.
Previous experience handling and cleaning optics and optic assemblies.
Previous experience using microscopes.

Responsibilities

Perform operations to assemble precision electromechanical products.
Hone and operate manual equipment.
Use precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to specified tolerances.
Assemble, disassemble, repair, and reassemble precision assemblies, correcting malfunctions, often while using a microscope.
Assemble and modify prototype precision units for engineering personnel, as needed.
Monitor and verify quality using statistical processes or other control procedures, as needed.
Maintain accurate data and records.
Follow the company’s electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures.
Work from designs, work instructions, and verbal instructions.
Use Microsoft Office products.
Safely handle hazardous chemicals, baths, and cleaning solutions while following related safety guidelines.
Perform repetitive tasks and sustain prolonged standing during work shifts.
Complete in-house Solder, Optics, ESD, and FOD certifications.
Work overtime, including staying after normal working hours and weekend work, when needed.