United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States
$39-65k
Full Time
9 minutes ago
Job description
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, SYNOPTICS is the world-wide leader in the growth, fabrication, and coating of crystalline materials used in laser systems. These “solid-state” laser crystals are used in products ranging from medical lasers to military laser systems. The Charlotte facility has been operating for over 40 years in the laser industry and has developed the reputation of providing the highest quality products with timely deliveries. Within the facility, solid-state oxide and fluoride crystals are grown from a high-temperature melt. SYNOPTICS has full optical fabrication capabilities for various plano and spherical geometries. SYNOPTICS serves the photonics and optics industry across the globe.
Learn more about SYNOPTICS at our website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/synoptics/.
Responsibilities:
- Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.
- Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments or equipment.
- Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
- Works with engineers in conducting experiments.
Basic Qualifications:
- HS Diploma or GED.
- Excellent fine motor skills.
- Good oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to follow written operational procedures.
- Willingness and capability to learn new tasks.
- Experience with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to commit to working 3rd shift hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Work experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Previous manufacturing technician experience.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and adjust to priority changes within a dynamic work environment.
- 2-year technical associate degree focusing on electronics and/or 3 years related experience.
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