Assembler 1

Northrop Grumman; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 31,500 - 52,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Assembler 1 in Waynesboro, Virginia to support production operations. The role involves electronic and mechanical assembly tasks along with quality inspections.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and be physically fit to handle assembly tasks. The position offers a competitive salary range of $31,500 to $52,500, comprehensive benefits, and an opportunity to grow in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Capability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of assembly operations on electronic and mechanical assemblies.
• Work from diagrams and drawings, and use hand and power tools.
• Conduct quality inspections on processing line.

Skills

Ability to lift and move objects up to 30 lbs

Repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job Information

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Location

Waynesboro, Virginia

Position

Assembler 1: support production and manufacturing operations at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities.

What You'll Get To Do

• Perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must obtain/maintain workmanship certifications.

This position is contingent upon proposal/task award. The chosen candidate is projected to start around January 2027.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 0 years of additional experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• US citizenship is required.
• Ability to lift and move objects, up to 30 lbs, from one location to another.
• The ability to walk, stand, sit, squat, kneel, twist, bend, and reach is required.
• Use of both hands for repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in electro‑mechanical manufacturing, including wire harness.
• IPC 610/620 Workmanship Certification.
• J‑STD‑001 Certification.
• Familiar with AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Ability to read/understand blueprints/3D models.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that 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!

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $31,500.00 – $52,500.00

Additional Information

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 and to 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.