About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
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 Mission Systems is looking for you to join our Team as a Material Handler 3 (1st shift) based out of Rolling Meadows, IL .
The selected candidate will be responsible for the execution and support of all Micro-Electronics Stockroom activities. The Material Handler responsibilities will include: Stocking, picking, consolidating, and moving material within the Micro-Electronics stockroom and to the Micro-Electronics manufacturing areas using Waffle Packs & ESD sensitive containers. The selected candidate will utilize SAP inventory systems to transact, track, and analyze material activity. The individual will efficiently utilize space and equipment within the Micro-Electronic storeroom to meet established priorities and comply with company PrOPs.
What you will get to do:
- Stocking: Receive material into the Micro-Electronics stockroom and bin into unique locations.
- Picking: Issue material from stock to the production floor in support of kitting, line stoppers, & manual pulls.
- Consolidating: Efficiently utilizing space by consolidating similar material together within unique bin locations.
- ESD and cleanliness control: Apply Northrop Grumman ESD practices and follow cleanroom/handling procedures to prevent contamination, corrosion, or surface damage that can cause poor adhesion.
- Documentation & traceability: Complete work instructions and records accurately
- Safety & material compliance: Follow Northrop Grumman's EH&S chemical handling/Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and safety procedures; ensure proper waste handling and storage of hazardous materials.
- Cross-functional coordination: Communicate with engineering/quality/production teams on holds, escapes, supplier issues, and process changes; participate in continuous improvement.
- Specialize Tooling: Use precision picking instruments to ensure safe handling of small/fragile components.
- Microscope and manual dexterity operations: Perform precision inspection and handling of microelectronic components using a microscope and fine motor skills to ensure parts meet quality and configuration requirements.
- Product Builds: Assembles, disassembles, repairs, and reassembles precision assemblies and corrects malfunctions.
- Certifications: Complete in-house ESD, FOD, and other applicable certifications.
- Systems: Use Enterprise Resource Planning Software such as Systems Applications Products in Data Processing (SAP).
- Use of Microsoft Office products. (EX. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Note, Teams, etc.)
- Interface with production teams and share information as required.
Basic Qualifications for the Precision Electromechanical Assembler 3:
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience or an Associate's degree with 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Ability to count, transact, stage, and prepare materials as required.
- Experience accurately documenting information related to product, material, quality, quantity, etc.
- Hands on experience with precision tooling and handling equipment.
- Experience following work instructions and reading/interpreting drawings.
- Works well in a team environment and demonstrates a “Can Do” attitude.
- Basic Math & Computer Skills
- Ability to lift 30 pounds on a daily basis.
- Ability to work under a microscope for 4–6 hours per shift.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with material handling in a cleanroom environment.
- Experience working with and using a microscope.
- Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP.
- Experience with temperature sensitive material.
- Experience with using digital scales for counting purposes.
- Experience using specialized handheld tools (Vacuum Pen, Tweezers, etc.) used to handle very small, fragile items with good dexterity.
Primary Level Salary Range: $49,100.00 - $81,800.00
The 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.