Maintenance Electrician A - Palmdale, CA

Job Summary Maintenance Electrician (Code 6493) OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY: This occupation requires repair, installation and maintenance of plant electrical systems and equipment. Responsibilities Determines routing, location and method of installing wiring systems, conduits, electrical equipment, fixtures, and accessories, following trade practice, blueprints, wiring diagrams and applicable state, municipal, and underwriters’ specifications, codes and ordinances; determines need for repair or replacement, the best and safest method of restoring interrupted service. Computes wire gauge, power and load limit requirements when required. Performs construction and maintenance operations such as installing and maintaining large motors, transformer banks, welding generators, panels, electrical control systems and switchboards; performs repair and installation on energized electrical circuits; maintains electrical systems and accessories on plant machines and equipment. Determines by inspection the electrical repair, replacement and maintenance operations necessary to maintain in efficient operating condition all types of overhead crane and hoist equipment. Disassembles, repairs and reassembles motors, generators, exciters and converters. Diagnoses trouble and determines method of repair and replacement units required. Replaces parts and units as necessary, reassembles equipment and tests for conformance to specifications. Performs mechanical operations necessary to the dismantling, disassembly, repair and installation of electrical units. Materials, Tools & Equipment Materials worked on: Electric motors, generators, transformers, switchboards, magnetic starters, relays, control systems and other electrical equipment. Materials worked with: Wire, tape, solder, conduit, insulators, fuses, breakers, switches, relays, screws, bolts, lubricants, insulating varnish, lighting fixtures and other electrical repair and replacement parts and supplies. Tools used: Electricians’ hand tools, soldering irons, wire strippers, wire pullers, hickeys, wire gauges, measuring instruments such as ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, ohmmeters, mega‑ohmmeters. Equipment used: Power tools such as drill presses, hacksaws, pipe benders and threaders; block and tackle, power winches, scaffolding, ladders, safety belts, aerial platforms and mobile scaffolding. Knowledge and Ability Ability to use electricians’ hand tools and electrical testing and measuring instruments. Ability to use electrical shop power tools, equipment and accessories. Ability to use electrical handbooks and charts. Application of a complete knowledge of electrical maintenance and shop theory, practice, procedure, codes and ordinances. Ability to read and interpret complex wiring and circuit diagrams, installation and construction blueprints. Ability to use mathematics involving algebra. Works at various heights. Must possess and maintain licenses and certifications when required. Basic Qualifications Minimum three‑year experience working in an electrical and industrial environment. Experience with troubleshooting, maintaining, servicing and/or repairing electrical system and infrastructure. Desired Skills State Electrical Journeyman License. Able to work off elevated platforms. Extensive machine‑tool and electrical control knowledge. Comprehensive knowledge of electrical repair and troubleshooting. Security Clearance This position requires a government security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret. Additional Information Work Schedules: Supports a variety of alternate work schedules; standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week, other condensed schedules available. Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off. Experience Level: Hourly/Non‑Exempt. Business Unit: Aeronautics Company. Relocation Available: Possible. Career Area: Facilities. Type: Full‑Time. Shift: First. EEO Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr