Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic 3 for its team at Edwards AFB, California. The position performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and in-depth repairs on powered and non-powered ground support equipment, special purpose vehicles, GEM carts, and forklifts. The mechanic reviews maintenance records to verify equipment is operational, works from technical instructions and documentation, and may instruct lower-level mechanics. The role requires an active U.S. Government Secret clearance, the ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance, and the ability to meet physical, mobility, medical, and travel requirements. Travel is 25% and may include customer-furnished quarters for up to 120 days away from the primary work location.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and four years of additional education or related experience.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including prolonged standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing, working in awkward positions and tight areas, and carrying or moving objects exceeding 50 pounds.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and 24/7/365 on-call support.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport, accept customer-furnished quarters for up to 120 days away from the primary work location, and comply with mobility requirements.
- Ability to meet medical requirements, including applicable vaccinations for worldwide travel.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance and ability to maintain it.
- Ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the aerospace industry.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including in-depth repairs, on powered and non-powered ground support equipment.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on special purpose vehicles, GEM carts, and forklifts.
- Review periodic maintenance records to ensure equipment is fully operational for daily requirements.
- Use basic hand tools and precision measuring devices to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
- Work from complex written instructions, including formal test specifications, blueprints, drawings, schematics, and manuals.
- May instruct lower-level mechanics in technical aspects of ground support equipment work.
- Exercise appropriate safety measures.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
