Operations Maintenance Technician

Manufacturing Operations Maintenance TechnicianAt 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Maintenance Technician to support its organization in Linthicum, Maryland.Primary Function:Repair, troubleshoot, modify, align, and install a variety of complex electro-mechanical, optical, chemical, pneumatic/hydraulic manufacturing and analysis equipment.WORKING PROCEDURE AND/OR RESPONSIBILITY ASSIGNED:PERFORM WORK OF EQUAL OR LOWER SKILL LEVEL AS REQUIRED.1. Maintain in working order fabrication, assembly and test equipment used in the production and test of ceramic and organic multilayer interconnections, surface mount assemblies, microelectronic assemblies, electronic combat assemblies, antenna assemblies, and other system assemblies/subassemblies.2. Perform tests on equipment where the test involves functional operation of the equipment and where specific performance values are to be measured as required. Align, adjust and time circuitry as necessary to bring within performance specifications.3. Perform electrical, electronic, mechanical and/or hydraulic repairs which may require dismantling equipment to make necessary adjustment and repair.4. Perform preventive maintenance according to established procedures which include such functions as changing filters and hydraulic fluids, cleaning and lubricating, tightening connections and making circuit adjustments5. Make specified modifications on equipment using such information as original schematics and wiring diagrams and change bulletins6. Prepare and submit maintenance reports and data to higher classified personnel as required7. Make calculations required in the summarization of data per detailed instructions using algebraic formula.8. Operate computing equipment to perform tasks (e.g. upload/download programs, create/edit CNC or PLC programs). PLC ladder logic preferred.This is a IBEW Union represented role.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:High school graduate or recognized equivalent. Must possess an Associate's Degree (minimum 60 semester hours) or two years (minimum 60 semester hours) of college level study with a major in Electronics or a minimum of six months military electronics school, plus two years working experience in the maintenance and repair of electro-mechanical equipment.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:Seven years minimum experience in industrial electronics environment with demonstrated knowledge of electro-mechanical, pneumatic/hydraulic manufacturing and analysis equipment.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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.