Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 1

Northrop Grumman

101d • $36,300 - $60,500

About The Position

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’s Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for an GSE Mechanic 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in St. Augustine, FL.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 0 years’ additional education and/or experience in maintenance of equipment that supports electrical power generation, AC refrigeration repairs and hydraulic applications.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment during various times of the year.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in awkward positions and tight areas, and carrying heavy objects exceeding 50 pounds).
• Ability to be taught and retain proficiency in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of GSE, such as tugs, tractors, Air start carts, power units, and air-conditioning units.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret DoD clearance and Special Program access clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Must have valid Drivers License.
• Mechanical background.
• Fabrication background.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift Certification
• HVAC Certification
• Electrical Theory of Operation
• Working knowledge of HVAC maintenance
• Strong hydraulic background
• Maintenance Shop Experience
• Welding Cert. or License

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on powered and non-powered Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Perform maintenance on special purpose vehicles, GEM carts, and forklifts.
• Review maintenance records of periodic maintenance to ensure equipment is fully operational.
• Use basic hand tools and precision measuring devices for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Work from complex written instructions such as formal test specifications, blueprints, drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Instruct lower-level mechanics in technical aspects of Ground Support equipment work.
• Exercise appropriate safety measures.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED