Production Operator 1
Requisition ID: R10172769
Category: Manufacturing and Production
Location: Santa Rosa, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Any (United States of America)
Travel Required: No
Positions Available: 1
There is currently an opening for a Production Operator 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will report to the Production Manager. This position falls under one of Northrop Grumman's Small Business Units, Sonoma Photonics, Inc. and will be located onsite in Santa Rosa, CA
Essential Functions:
Performs functions associated with optical coating manufacturing operations:
Chamber foil, hardware bead blasting, machine condition data collection, coating deposition, post processing of coated products including spectral, environmental, and electrical testing of end products.
Familiarity with computer programs including Excel and Word to collect data. Creates/revises work instructions for existing processes.
Ability to follow critical work instructions for the operator’s assigned platform (past and present) and related analytical equipment.
Coats calibration runs, analyzes results, and works with Engineer to revise tooling factors for calibration runs.
Basic Qualifications:
1 -2 years' experience working in a manufacturing or related environment
High school diploma or GED
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and methods
Acute attention to detail
Good math skills
Good verbal communication skills
Shift flexibility a must
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years hands-on experience in the thin film industry including substrate handling/cleaning, coating, analyzing, and inspection of optics.
Proficient with computer programs to collect and evaluate operating data (i.e., Spectral Eval, TF Calc, SPI In-house LabView scripts, and Macros)
Ability to troubleshoot machine hardware and provide sound diagnostic feedback to Maintenance and Engineering departments
Active DoD Secret clearance
Employees may be eligible for 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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.