Maintenance Technician 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Maintenance Technician 2 or Maintenance Technician 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals under one of Northrop Grumman\u0027s Small Business Units, Sonoma Photonics, Inc. The selected candidate will report to the Maintenance Manager and will support repairs and modifications. This position will be located onsite in Santa Rosa, CA. \n\nWe are looking for candidates with construction experience, industrial building knowledge and some experience with high vacuum deposition equipment. This individual will be communicating and working in and around an office and industrial environment. They must have knowledge of industrial building construction principals and typically will complete work in one or more of the maintenance trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, tile, carpet, concrete, light metal work, and experience in electrical components and installation. They will also be supporting general maintenance of vacuum and electro-mechanical equipment, assisting with troubleshooting, problem analysis, and data collection, and maintaining detailed documentation of procedures and systems. The selected candidate will report to the Equipment Manager and will support building needs and maintenance activities.\n\nEssential Functions:\n\n * Performs repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment.\n * Typically performs work in one or more of the maintenance trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding.\n * Conducts routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment.\n * Uses hand and power tools.\n * Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipment.\n * Uses blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.\n * Work in a variety of work spaces/positions, such as ceilings/roofs. Work spaces may include but are not limited to small, enclosed spaces, awkward, and elevated spaces. Positions may include bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, ascending/descending ladders, and/or working overhead.\n\n * Adhere to all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety guidelines and regulations\n\n * Work and communicate over ambient noise\n\n\n\n\nWe offer flexible work arrangements, 5/8 work schedule Monday through Friday, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.\n\nThis requisition may be filled at Maintenance Technician 2 or 3 based on qualifications listed below:\n\nBasic Qualifications Maintenance Technician 2: \n\n * High School Diploma or GED and a minimum 2 years\u2019 related experience working as a electrical/facilities/maintenance technician.\n\n * Experience of vacuum, electrical, hydraulic and other systems.\n\n * Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods.\n\n * Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices, which would include various hardware components, fasteners, and installation techniques for electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.\n\n * Knowledge of electrical skills (installation, troubleshooting, specifying, etc.)\n\n * Flexibility in schedule: Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends as business requires.\n\n * Ability to frequently lift and maneuver objects weighing to 50 lbs. independently.\n\n * Able to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result.\n\n * Ability to communicating and working in and around ambient noise in an office and industrial environment.\n\n * Able to work in both external and internal environmental conditions.\n\n * Ability to work in areas that could cause various phobias such as heights or close spaces.\n\n * Ability to handle and assemble small parts.\n\n * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DOD security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.\n\n\n\n\nBasic Qualifications Maintenance Technician 3:\n\n * High School Diploma or GED and a minimum 4 years\u2019 related experience working as a electrical/facilities/maintenance technician.\n\n * Experience of vacuum, electrical, hydraulic and other systems.\n\n * Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods.\n\n * Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices, which would include various hardware components, fasteners, and installation techniques for electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.\n\n * Knowledge of electrical skills (installation, troubleshooting, specifying, etc.)\n\n * Flexibility in schedule: Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends as business requires.\n\n * Ability to frequently lift and maneuver objects weighing to 50 lbs. independently.\n\n * Able to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result.\n\n * Ability to communicating and working in and around ambient noise in an office and industrial environment.\n\n * Able to work in both external and internal environmental conditions.\n\n * Ability to work in areas that could cause various phobias such as heights or close spaces.\n\n * Ability to handle and assemble small parts.\n\n * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DOD security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * An AA degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance\n\n * Knowledge of thin film optical coating machines.\n\n * Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controller and Human Machine Interface (PLC/HMI)\n\n * Active DoD Secret clearance\n\n\n\n\nWhat We Offer:\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $51,400.00 - $85,600.00\n\nSecondary Level Salary Range: $61,100.00 - $101,800.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n