U103 CRANE OPERATOR/SLINGER Bx

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. seeks a crane operator to operate overhead cranes, rig loads, and position materials on the shop floor. You will work with machinists, welders, and assemblers to move heavy fabrications safely and efficiently.

The role requires at least a 2-year background in crane operation and US citizenship, with union-represented employment and a strong emphasis on safety and precision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Minimum two years operating cranes or rigging equipment.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead bridge, gantry, and pendant cranes to lift and position loads.
• Select and attach rigging to move equipment and components safely per procedures.
• Read load specs, determine weight and center of gravity, and ensure safety.
• Direct others and maintain a clean, safe work area; comply with safety rules.

Skills

Crane operation

Rigging

Hand signals/safety rules

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Rigging equipment

Safety gear

Gantry cranes

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Operate a variety of overhead bridge, gantry, & pendant cranes where normal care is required to protect fabrications and components. Select and attach rigging to safely lift, lower, turn, flip and position equipment, materials, and tooling according to established procedures.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Overhead cab cranes, electromagnets, weigh scales, slings, cables, chains, eye bolts, turnbuckles, clamps, hooks, shackles, plate shoes, spreaders, ladders, wrenches, hammer, marlin spike, grease gun, rollers, blocks, padding, safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, etc.

MATERIAL

Rough, semi-finished, finish machined parts, castings, fabrications, forging, rotors, spindles, gears, fixtures, sub-assembly and assembled parts, machines and equipment, etc.

DIRECTION OF OTHERS

Direct machinists, welders, assemblers, mechanics, and others assisting in properly attaching the rigging, positioning of material, & other assistance with the lifts.

WORKING PROCEDURE

1. Receive work assignments from supervision and specific requires from shop personnel.
2. Read and follow safety regulations, hand signals and work rules such as "Northrop Grumman Safety Rules for the Safe Transportation Loads by cranes, "Safe Work Load Table" and "Safe Loads for Cables and Slings."
3. Determine weight of load, center of gravity, and select the proper rigging to protect and precisely lift, lower, transport, place, turn, flip and position various loads, assuring safety of the load, personnel and equipment. Work normally consists of large fabrications and components where normal care is required.
4. Operate various cranes by observing and reading of hand signals of others or direct and guide operators to properly lift, lower, transport, turn, locate and position various apparatus and equipment assuring the safety of the load, personnel and equipment.
5. Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Maintain preventive maintenance records and report all unsafe conditions to supervision. Check rigging and handling equipment for defects before use and according to schedule.
6. Maintain in effect certifications for slinging and operating cranes by taking and passing periodic written and operational tests.
7. Perform work of equal or lower level as required.

This is a Union represented position.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• 2 years work experience operating cranes and/or a variety of rigging equipment such as chains, slings and wire rope.
• US citizenship is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years work experience operating overhead cranes.
• 2 years as a certified crane operator.

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.