Manufacturing Assembler 1 - R10196580

Northrop Grumman; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a motivated Assembler 1 for its Cutting Edge Optronics division in Saint Charles, Missouri. The role involves operating specialized cleanroom equipment, conducting inspections, and ensuring high-quality standards. Candidates need strong attention to detail and experience in a cleanroom environment. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Savings plan

Qualifications

• Experience using microscopes is required.
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail and visual acuity.
• Cleanroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized equipment in a class 100 cleanroom.
• Perform inspections and records analysis to ensure quality standards.
• Adhere to strict cleanroom procedures for contamination control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fine motor skills

Visual acuity

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microscopes

Vacuum pens

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.

An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Cutting Edge Optronics is a leading provider of high-power laser diode arrays, high power pump modules and diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer capable of supplying unmounted diode bars, packaged laser diodes, DPSS modules, laser diode drivers and complete DPSS laser systems. Our diode laser-based products have become industry standards and are used in a wide variety of commercial and military applications.

Learn more about Cutting Edge Optronics at our website:https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/cutting-edge-optronics/.

Northrop Grumman - Cutting Edge Optronics (CEO) is looking for a highly motivated Assembler 1. All work takes place in a team-oriented, mobile phone-free, fragrance-free cleanroom. Responsibilities are subject to change dependent upon your personal experience/strengths and specific needs of Cutting Edge Optronics.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of tasks related to operating specialized equipment in a class 100 cleanroom to scribe/cleave wafers and load/unload diode bars

• Operate complex processing equipment like scribe dicing, and bar loading/unloading machines

• Carefully handle delicate diode bars using specialized tools like vacuum pencils

• Perform in-process inspections using microscopes and other metrology tools to identify defects and ensure quality standards are met

• Record and analyze process data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and optimize production parameters

• Adhere to strict cleanroom procedures to maintain a contamination-free environment

• Maintain detailed records of process steps, equipment settings, and inspection results

• Meticulous attention to detail and adherence to strict quality control standards

• Read and follow work instructions or other materials to determine specifications and procedures

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Strong visual acuity and attention to detail

• Exceptional fine motor skills, including the ability to handle small, fragile materials using tweezers or vacuum pens

• Experience using microscopes

• Good oral communication and interpersonal skills

• Cleanroom experience

• Willingness and capability to learn new tasks

Salary Range: $32,100.00 - $53,500.00The 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.