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$47k – $83k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Sunnyvale)
Seniority
Middle · 4+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
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Northrop Grumman is an American defence contractor whose oldest predecessor was founded in 1939, and which took its present form through the 1994 combination of Northrop and Grumman. It builds strategic systems including the B-21 Raider bomber and the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile programme, military and civil space systems, radars and electronic warfare equipment, autonomous aircraft, and mission systems and software for the United States armed forces and allied governments. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it earns the large majority of its revenue from the American government and employs close to one hundred thousand people.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Diagnose and determine cause and location of failures and malfunctions and perform the operations necessary to repair, rebuild, replace equipment, components and systems on machine tools, equipment, stationary engines, rolling stock, electromechanical welding machines (tube weld fixtures), tube expanders, robotic plasma shape cutting machines, hydrostatic pressure test systems, high pressure media blast and paint delivery systems, paint abatement systems, mechanized material handling carts, mechanized assembly fixtures, ovens, furnaces, steam clean systems, and other mechanical drive, hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in production where methods, tools and instructions are normally not provided.

(Note: scope is limited to installation, assembly or removal and replacement of systems and components. This does not include performing fabrication work related to implementation of design changes driven by new special tool drawings or existing revisions)

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Machine tools, such as lathe, mill, drill press, power saw, and welders. Automatic testing instruments, such as dwell, tachometer, timing light and volt meter. Various hand tools and measuring instruments, such as, wrenches, torque wrench, micrometers, dial indicators, theodolite, optical beaming equipment, laser interferometer, safety equipment, etc. Cranes, stackers, manlifts, scissor lifts and electrical carts, sump suckers, steam cleaners, and all safety equipment.

MATERIAL:

Ferrous and non-ferrous materials, pipe, bearings, lubricating and cooling liquids, automobiles, trucks, fork trucks, stationary engines, locomotives and mobile cranes. Various manual and CNC/DNC machine tools, hydraulic systems, replacement parts, engines, transmissions, differentials, batteries, etc.

DIRECTION OF OTHERS: Direct others assigned to help.

WORKING PROCEDURE:

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.

1. Receive work assignment from supervision.

2. Read and follow safety regulations, work authorizations, specifications and service manuals.

3. Diagnose equipment, component and system failures and malfunctions and identify defective parts. Use special test equipment as required.

4. Plan the sequence of operations and methods to be used for complete and/or partial repair, rebuilding/ replacement and adjust a variety of machine tools, equipment, stationary engines and rolling stock for optimum performance.

5. Remove and replace defective parts or make or repair parts by setting up and operating various machines to turn, bore, drill, mill and tap to size.

6. Repair, pumps and tires. Fill with oil or other fluids as required.

7. Level, scrape and align ways, beds and spindles and realign tailstocks. Make, install and scrape bearings requiring precise and accurate workmanship.

8. Maintain inventory of frequently used parts, such as, bearings, seals, plugs, hoses, clamps, wire valves, water pumps, voltage regulators, fluids and fittings.

9 Maintain and repair lubricating, hydraulic and cooling systems oh machine tools, equipment, stationary engines and rolling stock by checking and replenishing fluid, setting and adjusting for proper flow rates and performance.

10. Check machine, equipment, stationary engines and rolling stock for proper operation in accordance with preventative maintenance programs and schedules. Clean, check and replace automotive batteries.

11. Check work, fits, wear and operation using measuring instruments, tools, gauges, etc.

12. Mount and level machines tools by placing on previously located studs by shimming under pads as required.

13. Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.

14. Make proper time charge entries and record data as required.

15. Perform work of equal or lower skill as required.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED and/or Trade School.

  • 3 years of experience working in an industrial machinery maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting in an industrial environment.

  • 3 years of experience with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing multiple types of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or electromechanical systems used in a production environment.

  • 3 years of experience operating and maintaining machine tools, such as lathes, mills, drill presses, power saws, and welders, for repair and component fabrication.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

  • 3 years of experience with lubrication, hydraulic, and cooling systems, with hands-on experience performing fluid analysis and system diagnostics.

  • Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 25 lbs regularly and work in confined spaces and elevated areas.

  • US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certificate of Completion of a formal apprenticeship or vocational (civilian or military) training in industrial maintenance or mechanical systems.

  • 4 years of experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.

  • Experience in predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.

  • Experience operating forklift and aerial work platforms.

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.
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