Mechanical Assembler 1

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 36,500 - 60,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an assembly specialist to interpret technical drawings, use tools, and ensure builds meet specifications. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift 40–50 lbs, with potential for weekend shifts and a path to security clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range is provided, offering health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays and PTO. Candidates must be U.S. citizens for clearance considerations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years experience in mechanical assembly.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, fasteners, hardware, and structural buildouts.
• Ability to use MS Office and CAD viewers daily.
• High hand-eye coordination for precision assembly.

Responsibilities

• CAD Reading: Interpreting technical drawings, models, diagrams, SOPs, and Specifications to ensure builds are accurate.
• Tool Operation: Safely using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments to fit and align parts.
• Quality Control: Inspecting components before and after assembly to detect defects, missing pieces, or malfunctions.
• Material Handling: Safely lifting heavy parts and moving materials across the shop floor.

Skills

CAD Reading

Tool Operation

Quality Control

Material Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

CAD viewers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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. Northrop Grumman Corporation we design and build the next generation of high-performance Aircraft Support Equipment We pride ourselves on innovation, precision engineering, and a collaborative shop floor where every team member’s craftsmanship directly impacts the final product. If you love working with your hands, solving mechanical puzzles, and building complex systems from the ground up, you’ll fit right in.

Key Responsibilities:

• CAD Reading: Interpreting technical drawings, models, diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and Specifications to ensure builds are accurate.
• Tool Operation: Safely using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, torque wrenches) to fit and align parts.
• Quality Control: Inspecting components before and after assembly to detect defects, missing pieces, or malfunctions.
• Material Handling: Safely lifting heavy parts and moving materials across the shop floor.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical assembling in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong understanding of mechanics, fasteners, hardware, and structural buildouts.
• The ability to uses MS Office products and CAD viewers on a daily basis.
• High hand-eye coordination for precision assembly.
• This position requires the ability to stand for long periods, perform repetitive tasks, and regularly lift 40-50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business needs.
• U.S. Citizenship required for clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current/active U.S. Government Secret level clearance
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability using standard measuring equipment and power hand tools
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, blueprints, etc.
• Experience as an operator of precision machinery such as a milling machine or lathe

Primary Level Salary Range: $36,500.00 - $60,800.00

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.

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We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.