Manufacturing Technician - Level 1
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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’s Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Technician – Level 1 to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
An organization within Northrop Grumman’s, 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 60 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/.
In this job, you will:
Collaborate within a technical team comprised of engineers, welders, and maintenance staff to perform all daily tasks associated with production of oxide and fluoride single crystals grown from the melt in high temperature furnaces.
Responsible for the building and monitoring of crystal growth furnaces.
Must be able to read and interpret engineering blueprints and assemble furnace builds based off that information.
Other responsibilities will include: weighing and mixing raw materials, operating crystal growth furnaces, monitoring data and graphs, and harvesting and evaluating final crystal products.
The individual will gain hands-on experience operating specialized equipment as well as a technical understanding of the art and science of bulk crystal growth processes.
The Manufacturing Technician role requires an eye for detail and high quality of workmanship when assembling growth furnaces.
Preparing the raw materials used in the process and harvesting and inspection of the crystals.
Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
No clearance required to start
Experience with standard hand tools and measuring devices including calipers and rulers
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on
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