Maintenance Technician 1 or Maintenance Technician 2

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There is currently an opening for a Maintenance Technician 1 or Maintenance Technician 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will report to the Maintenance Manager and will support repairs and modifications. This position falls under one of Northrop Grumman's Small Business Units, Sonoma Photonics, Inc. and will be located onsite in Santa Rosa, CA

Essential Functions:
Performs repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. Typically performs work in one or more of the maintenance trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. Conducts routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment. Uses hand and power tools. Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipment. Uses blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications: Maintenance Technician 1

• High School Diploma with minimal experience working as a maintenance technician.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security clearance.
• Understanding of thin film optical coating machines.
• Some understanding of vacuum, electrical, hydraulic and other systems.
• Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods.
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices.
• Electrical skills.
• Candidate must be able to work a flexible shift.

Basic Qualifications: Maintenance Technician 2

• High School Diploma and a minimum 2 years' experience working as a maintenance technician.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security clearance.
• Thorough understanding of thin film optical coating machines.
• Basic understanding of vacuum, electrical, hydraulic and other systems.
• Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods.
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices.
• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills.
• Strong electrical skills.
• Familiarity with PLC's/HMI's.
• Candidate must be able to work a flexible shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An AA degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Salary Range: $39,900 - $66,500
Salary Range 2: $47,600 - $79,300

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
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