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U103 OPS MAINTENANCE MECHANIC C

Northrop Grumman

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Secret
Unspecified
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Construction/Facilities
Sunnyvale, CA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: 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, malfunctions, and perform the operations necessary to repair, rebuild, replace equipment, components and systems on machine tools, equipment, stationary engines, tube expanders, robotic 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 (e.g.; air compressors tied to equipment / machines) used in production where methods, tools and instructions are normally not provided.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

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

MATERIAL:

Ferrous and non-ferrous materials, pipe, bearings, lubricating and cooling liquids. Various manual and CNC/DNC machine tools, hydraulic systems, replacement parts, gear box, 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.

Receive work assignment from supervision. Follow and adhere to all Plant Rules, Plant Safety Rules and Regulations. Read, understand, and follow safety regulations and procedures, drawings, specifications, work authorizations, and service manuals. Conduct daily preventive maintenance which will include overall inspection, repair, and general maintenance. Collaborate in diagnosing equipment, component and system failures, malfunctions and identify defective parts. 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. Troubleshoot / repair steam cleaners, paint booths, blast booths, pumps, and other components. Collaborate with senior mechanics in leveling, scrape and align ways, beds and spindles and realign tailstocks. Make, install and scrape bearings requiring precise and accurate workmanship. Maintain inventory of frequently used parts, such as, bearings, seals, plugs, hoses, clamps, wire valves, water pumps, voltage regulators, fluids and fittings.

This is a Union represented position.

Basic Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent GED.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience using drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals to perform preventive and corrective maintenance in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience using hand and power tools, welding equipment, and precision measuring instruments, such as torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, theodolite and optical beaming equipment.
  • Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 25lbs regularly.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience utilizing safety protocols such as LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out), PPE (Personal Protective Equipment e.g. face shields, gloves), & PAPR (Positive Air Purifier Respirator).
  • Minimum of 2 years maintaining parts inventory and work order record keeping using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  • US Citizenship required.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certificate of Completion of a formal apprenticeship or vocational (civilian or military) training in industrial maintenance or mechanical systems.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
  • Minimum 2 years 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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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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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