Maintenance Mechanic 3 / Maintenance Mechanic 4

Northrop Grumman; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Maintenance Mechanic 3/4 to support the maintenance of optical coating machines and associated systems. Located in Santa Rosa, CA, the role requires a thorough understanding of complex mechanical systems along with experience in maintenance and troubleshooting tasks. This position offers a competitive salary, eligibility for bonuses, and a collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 6 years experience for Maintenance Mechanic 3, 8 for Mechanical Mechanic 4.
• Ability to maintain high-pressure steam and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Must obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Support maintenance activities for vacuum, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Engage in continuous improvement for maintenance operations.

Skills

Maintenance Mechanic skills

Welding

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Programmable logic controllers (PLC)

AutoCAD

Machine shop equipment

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

**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.

There is currently an opening for a **Maintenance Mechanic 3 or Maintenance Mechanic 4** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will support maintenance activities. This position falls under one of Northrop Grumman's Small Business Units, **Sonoma Photonics, Inc.** and will be located onsite in **Santa Rosa, CA.**

**Essential Functions:**

This candidate will need a thorough understanding of thin film optical coating machines, as well as vacuum, electrical, hydraulic and other systems:

+ Roughing and HV pumps

+ Programmable logic controllers (PLC)

+ Electrical and electronic controls

+ High power plasma and evaporation generators

+ Magnetron and cathode design

+ Vacuum gauges

+ Mass flow controllers

+ Machine shop equipment

+ Welding

+ Spares inventory

+ Computer programs including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.

This position performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs, as well as new construction on plant facilities, and equipment.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ **Maintenance Mechanic 3:** 6 years recent work experience in the mechanical and thin film industry or related industry

+ **Maintenance Mechanic** **4:** 8 years recent work experience in the mechanical and thin film industry or related industry

+ Knowledge and experience with reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings

+ Knowledge and experience diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing thin film precision tooling and processing equipment

+ Knowledge and experience with high pressure steam and condensate

+ Support general maintenance of vacuum and electro-mechanical equipment

+ Experience with welding, pipefitting, gear boxes, drive systems etc.

+ Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

+ Flexibility in working different shift schedules

**Skills & Qualifications:**

+ Safety First attitude and personal work behavior

+ Actively engage in maintenance continuous improvement efforts

+ Demonstrate initiative and ambition to become proficient in all job duties

+ Able to work to performance standards with little or no supervision

Salary Range: $64,600.00 - $107,600.00Salary Range 2: $76,800.00 - $128,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.