ELECTRICIAN-GENERAL

Company: 0078 MS - Home Office-Baltimore (ES)
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionJoin Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.PRIMARY FUNCTION:Collaboration and critical thinking to troubleshoot and determine cause of unique CNC equipment failures, malfunctions and repair, modify, install, and maintain electrical circuits, components and systems on machine tools, cranes, elevators, alarms, transformers, controls, and high voltage cables and equipment. The Machine maintenance team provides support on a variety of machine configurations including multi-axis gantries, mill turn applications, large vertical lathes, horizontal boring machines, spin forming lathes, etc.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Insulated pliers, screwdrivers, wrench hammer, etc. Electrical testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital meters, tachometers, brush recorder, VTVM, multi-meters, capacitor testers, and solid state analyzer. Test lamp, power factor meter, KW meters, meggers, dielectric testing equipment, cable pulling equipment, battery tester, etc. Conduit bender, ladder, safety belt, glasses, padlocks, hard hat, etc.MATERIAL: Printed circuit boards, servo-valves, synchro systems, speed variators, feedback amplifiers,electro-hydraulically/pneumatic controlled automatic equipment, AC & DC servo positioners. Conduit, wire, cable, tape, light fixtures, bulbs, distilled water, etc. Various electrical replacement parts.DIRECTION OF OTHERS:Direct Electricians assigned to help in the installation and repair of plant electrical facilities.WORKING PROCEDURE:THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE OF PAY FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.Receive work assignment from supervision.Read and follow National, State, and Local electrical codes and safety standards,drawings, specifications, work authorizations, AC-DC theory and basic electronics.Troubleshoot, trace circuits, and determine cause of malfunction or failure on AC / DC motors, power supplies, control relays, control systems, motor generators, master clock system, fire alarm systems, and repair, modify or replace components to restore to proper operation. Select, set up and connect proper test equipment. Determine how to test electronic circuits and troubleshoot and determine cause of failure or malfunctions of equipment with electronic control and systems, solid state components and integrated circuits where tracing of specific malfunction requires a thorough analysis of electronic systems and components and repair, modify or replace components to restore to proper operation. Test high voltage cable and equipment to analyze condition and expected life. Disassemble and disconnect equipment to obtain faulty or malfunctioning circuits, components or units and repair or replace defects.Fabricate, wire, connect, and test special test equipment and aids to accomplish operations.Perform preventive maintenance such as removing dirt from connections and windings, tighten connections, retaping and insulating connections, spect limit switches, control contacts, trolley collectors, for safe and proper operation and condition on cranes, elevators and hoists. Set up and undercut stall and repair indoor and outdoor lighting circuits and fixtures, power and lighting panels, transformers, alarms, and associated equipment and run and connect wiring.Perform operational tests on repaired or installed systems, controls and equipment and make adjustments as necessary.Operate emergency generators and keep them in service under emergency conditions.Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.Make proper time charge entries and record data as required.Basic Skills and Qualifications:GED or High School Diploma2-year electrical, technical or related degree OR completion of electrical apprenticeship3+ years of experience as an electrical maintenance technician or field service engineerStrong verbal and written communication skills are essentialSelf-starter able to work independently or in small teams using schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptionsGeneral Computer SkillsPreferred Skills and Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or other related field5+ years of experience as an electrical maintenance technician or field service engineerStrong Knowledge of CNC Machine Troubleshooting and RepairLadder logic, networking and CNC experience is a plusExperience using CMMS in a manufacturing or production environmentExcellent prioritization, planning, communication, and documentation skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office#LI-BB1Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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