Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Tech, 4th Shift (PLC)

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Maintenance Technician for its Linthicum, Maryland site. The ideal candidate will repair, troubleshoot, modify, align, and install a range of complex electro-mechanical, optical, pneumatic/hydraulic manufacturing and analysis equipment in a high-demand production environment.

The role requires seven years of industrial electronics experience, strong knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, and the ability to perform preventive maintenance

Qualifications

• High school graduate or recognized equivalent; must possess an Associate’s Degree (minimum 60 semester hours) or two years (minimum 60 semester hours) of college-level study with a major in Electronics or a minimum of six months military electronics school, plus two years working experience in maintenance and repair of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Seven years minimum experience in industrial electronics environment with demonstrated knowledge of electro-mechanical, pneumatic/hydraulic manufacturing and analysis equipment.
• The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date; U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain in working order fabrication, assembly and test equipment used in the production and test of ceramic and organic multilayer interconnections, surface mount assemblies, microelectronic assemblies, electronic combat assemblies, antenna assemblies, and other system assemblies/subassemblies.
• Perform tests on equipment where the test involves functional operation of the equipment and where specific performance values are to be measured as required; align, adjust and time circuitry as necessary to bring within performance specifications.
• Perform electrical, electronic, mechanical and/or hydraulic repairs which may require dismantling equipment to make necessary adjustment and repair.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to established procedures which include changing filters and hydraulic fluids, cleaning and lubricating, tightening connections and making circuit adjustments.
• Make specified modifications on equipment using such information as original schematics and wiring diagrams and change bulletins.
• Prepare and submit maintenance reports and data to higher classified personnel as required.
• Make calculations required in the summarization of data per detailed instructions using algebraic formula.
• Operate computing equipment to perform tasks (e.g. upload/download programs, create/edit CNC or PLC programs). PLC ladder logic preferred.

Skills

Electro-mechanical

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

PLC programming

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s Degree or 2-year electronics study

Military electronics training

Tools

CNC programming

PLC programming

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Maintenance Technician for its Linthicum, Maryland site. The ideal candidate will repair, troubleshoot, modify, align, and install a range of complex electro-mechanical, optical, pneumatic/hydraulic manufacturing and analysis equipment in a high-demand production environment.

The role requires seven years of industrial electronics experience, strong knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, and the ability to perform preventive maintenance