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PROLIM is seeking skilled Manufacturing Technician 1 professionals to support Northrop Grumman's Spacecraft Components team in Goleta, California.
Experience: 2-5 Years
Work Schedule: 9/80 A
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Security Clearance: Not Required
Job Overview
PROLIM is seeking skilled Manufacturing Technician 1 professionals to support Northrop Grumman's Spacecraft Components team in Goleta, California.
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures spacecraft components used in satellites, including structural assemblies, precision optical structures, deployable mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on mechanical assembly experience, the ability to read engineering drawings, and familiarity with manufacturing tools, quality testing, and production processes.
Must have :
- Soldering experience.
- J-STD certification.
Key Responsibilities
- Fabricate and assemble mechanical components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
- Support engineers with equipment setup, calibration, testing, and manufacturing activities.
- Set up and test prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions.
- Perform rework, inspections, and quality testing to meet manufacturing specifications.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, schematics, and shop planning documents.
- Handle fragile composite materials carefully and follow established handling procedures.
- Track adhesive usage, material traceability, pot life, and out-time requirements.
- Collect and evaluate production data and assist with process improvements.
- Support mechanical and electromechanical assembly development and testing.
- Use hand tools safely and correctly, including wrenches and screwdrivers, while following torque requirements.
- Maintain shop cleanliness and coordinate with engineers and other department
Basic Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- High school diploma or GED with at least two years of additional education and/or related experience.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on manufacturing ability.
- Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, schematics, and written instructions in English.
- Familiarity with hand tools, tool safety, and torque concepts.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts as required by production schedules.
- Strong attention to detail, adaptability, initiative, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using electronic test equipment, including DC power supplies, digital multimeters (DMMs), and source meters.
- Knowledge of basic shop mathematics.
- Familiarity with ISO standards, quality requirements, and compliance procedures.
- Experience operating forklifts, cranes, rigging equipment, or similar manufacturing equipment.
- Soldering experience.