Aircraft Systems Mechanic - Entry & Level 1

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

3d•$43,400 - $78,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Aircraft Systems Mechanic, Entry Level and Level 1, to join their Manufacturing Operations Organization at the Palmdale, CA site. This role is ideal for a hands-on individual with a strong attention to detail, a focus on quality, and excellent people skills. The position involves supporting the manufacturing operations with hands-on mechanical tasks related to aircraft systems.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Minimum of 3 months’ work experience with hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, and systems in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment (for Level E)
Minimum of 9 months experience with hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, and systems in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment (for Level 1)
Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting to 35 pounds and 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 and maintain necessary 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 and maintain a government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. US citizenship required for clearance.
The ability to utilize a 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.

Nice To Haves

Plumbing/Pipe fitting experience
HVAC experience
Car/bus/train mechanic experience
Completion of an A&P certificate program
Active DoD Secret Clearance with a background investigation completed within the last six years

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints
Assemble and install hydraulic systems
Conduct diagnosis of malfunctions
Perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions
Able to obtain half & full-face respirator certification
Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor
Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness