Production Equipment Technician - Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Level 4 Production Equipment Technician/Mechanic to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be located on site in El Segundo, CA.
Essential Functions:

Performs installation, maintenance and repairs on-line manufacturing equipment
Locates and diagnoses failures, replaces defective components, and performs basic troubleshooting using standard electronic equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals, and verbal and/or written instructions
Maintains appropriate maintenance and repair logs
Uses a variety of hand, power, and test tools and equipment
May redesign optical, vacuum, electrical, electronic, or mechanical systems for incorporation on existing manufacturing equipment
May estimate labor and equipment costs and prepare requisitions as required
Basic Qualifications for Level 4 Production Equipment Technician/Mechanic:

High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience as a maintenance technician or mechanic
Must have general knowledge of CNC machinery maintenance and repair
Must have basic understanding of pneumatic, vacuum, electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, pressure, and combustion/burner systems
Must have the ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, and on-call rotations
Must be able to lift over 50lbs., climbing ladders, and working at heights
Preferred Qualifications:

Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance
Experience with composite production equipment such Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) systems, automatic ultrasonic scanning systems, autoclaves, paint booths, ovens
Experience with process PID tuning
Installation, programming, startup, and maintenance of variable frequency drives
Experience in the Aerospace and/or Defense industry
Experience with building maintenance management systems (CMMS/CAFM), including Maximo and work order tracking
Experience with variety of controllers (Allen Bradley, ABB, Honeywell, Siemens, etc.) and I/O troubleshooting
* The ability to obtain a DoD Secret US Clearance.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, 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.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!
At 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, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00The 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.