U103 MACHINERY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC “C” Operation

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician in Sunnyvale to diagnose failures and repair a range of machine tools and hydraulic systems.

You will follow safety procedures, interpret drawings, and perform precise adjustments to maintain equipment uptime. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, replacing components, maintaining lubrication and cooling systems, and documenting parts usage in CMMS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and/or trade school completion.
• 2 years of maintenance experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• 2+ years using basic hand and power tools and precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Receive work assignments and follow safety regulations and manuals.
• Assist in diagnosing equipment failures and perform repairs as required.
• Remove and replace defective parts using machine tools to size components.
• Repair pumps and maintain lubrication, hydraulic, and cooling systems.
• Align ways, beds, spindles and bearings with precision.
• Maintain inventory of commonly used parts and use CMMS for records.
• Monitor equipment with preventative maintenance programs and schedules.
• Mount and level machines on prepared foundations and shim as needed.
• Operate hand tools and precision instruments for measurements.
• Keep work area clean and orderly; document time charges.
• Perform work of equal or lower classification as required.
• Coordinate with supervision and assist other technicians as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school

Apprenticeship certificate (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 and power saw. 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.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. Assist in diagnosing equipment, component and system failures and malfunctions and identify defective parts. Use special test equipment as required.4. 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.5. Repair pumps. Fill with oil or other fluids as required.6. Level, scrape and align ways, beds and spindles and realign tailstocks. Make, install and scrape bearings requiring precise and accurate workmanship.7. Maintain inventory of frequently used parts, such as, bearings, seals, plugs, hoses, clamps, wire valves, water pumps, voltage regulators, fluids and fittings.8. 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.9. Check machine, equipment and stationary engines for proper operation in accordance with preventative maintenance programs and schedules.10. Check work, fits, wear and operation using measuring instruments, tools, gauges, etc.11. Mount and level machines tools by placing on previously located studs by shimming under pads as required.12. Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.13. Make proper time charge entries and record data as required.14. Perform work of equal or lower classification as required.This is a union position.#MPRBasic QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent GED and/or Trade School.2 years of experience using drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals to perform preventive and corrective maintenance in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.2 years of experience using basic hand and power tools, welding equipment, and precision measuring instruments, such as torque wrenches, micrometers, and dial indicators.Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 35lbs regularly.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).2 years of experience 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.2 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.