If you join Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in this position, you willassistour Manufacturing Operations Organization asanAircraftSystems Mechanic Level2and Level 3supporting ourPalmdale, CAsite. This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills. If you are intrigued by this opportunity keep reading below.
Essential Functions:
Read and interpret blueprints
Assemble and install hydraulic systems
Conduct diagnosis of malfunctions
Perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assemblyor adjustment of variousaircraftsystemsin accordance withtechnical specifications, engineering instructions
Able to obtain half &full-facerespirator certification
Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
Use ofappropriate PPEwhen working on the shop floor
Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipmentperformanceand team effectiveness
Basic Qualifications:
AircraftSystems Mechanic Level2
High School diploma or GED
Minimumof2 years’ experiencewith hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, and systems in an aerospace, automotive, military,manufacturingand/or maintenance environment
This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting to 35poundsand working with arms overhead
Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain andmaintainnecessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements
Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting
The ability to work 1st “5 AM - 3:30 PM” or 2nd shift “4:12 PM - 2:42 AM” and any work schedule
Ability to obtain andmaintainaGovernmentSecret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, asdeterminedby the company to meet its business needs. US citizenshiprequiredfor clearance
The ability toutilizea computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software)
Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business need
AircraftSystems Mechanic Level3
High School diploma or GED
Minimumof5 years’ experiencewith hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, and systems in an aerospace, automotive, military,manufacturingand/or maintenance environment
This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting to 35poundsand working with arms overhead
Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain andmaintainnecessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements
Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting
The ability to work 1st “5 AM - 3:30 PM” or 2nd shift “4:12 PM - 2:42 AM” and any work schedule
Ability to obtain andmaintainaGovernmentSecret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, asdeterminedby the company to meet its business needs. US citizenshiprequiredfor clearance
The ability toutilizea computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trainedusing onthe job software)
Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business need
Preferred Qualifications:
Plumbing/Pipe fittingexperience
HVAC experience
Car/bus/trainmechanicexperience
Completion of an A&P certificate program
ActiveGovernmentSecret Clearance with a background investigation completed within the last six years
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