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Northrop Grumman Corporation

$37.96/hr

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by ...

KurzSolutions

Clerk/Typist - Part Time

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$29K - $38K/yr

Space and Rocket Center, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command. Huntsville may have under 200,000 inhabitants but its place in history is ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in Rocket Center, WV . The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Missile ProductsBusiness Unit Roles and ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

$89K - $134K/yr

The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops, and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

$37K - $62K/yr

This position will be located at on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote work is available for this position. Specific responsibilities include the following: * Reviews engineering ...

TeamHealth

Space & Rocket Center is a museum featuring the rocket and space travel artifacts and offers space camp for the whole family! This city has a family-oriented lifestyle with the big city feel with ...

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Electrician (Off Shift)

Electrician (Off Shift)

Northrop Grumman Corporation

On-site

$37.96/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 346 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

110th of 527 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt 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's Defense Systems sector is currently seeking an Electrician to support our growing business in our Rocket Center, West Virginia location.

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access

Learn more about our site here:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/northrop-grumman-in-rocket-center-west-virginia

Join 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.

Pay:

Per the union contact pay for this role is current set at $37.96 and is non-negotiable.

Role description & Responsibilities:

  • Successful candidate will work independently to perform a wide range of electrical tasks.
  • Repair and maintain all industrial plant electrical equipment, including repairing/installing general power/lighting, repairing various industrial machinery (ovens, CNC machines, HVAC's, fire system controls, fiber placement machines, robot controls, PLC's, facility management controls, etc.),
  • Repairing 7.2kV/34.5kV distribution lines, repairing boiler controls, and preventive maintenance on all items listed.
  • Candidate must be flexible in accepting additional duties as assigned by supervision
  • Support management strategies and plans, promote safety and health, understand business/production needs and expectations, perform to the highest level of quality, and communicate effectively.
  • Overtime may be required to support operation.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Journeyman electrician license or a 2 year accredited technical school.
  • A High school diploma/GED.
  • The ability to work any shift, union seniority dictates shift preference, will start on an off shift
  • 3-year industrial electrical experience
  • Candidate must have a thorough understanding of electronics including but not limited to:
  • Power devices such as SCR's, and all types of solid state devices, AC and DC motors and controllers, ladder and relay logic, programmable logic controllers, weigh systems, temperature measurement systems, assorted relay and programmable control systems and refrigeration controls.
  • Candidates must be able to safely work with high voltage (480 VAC and 7200 VAC) power distribution systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Journeyman electrician license with field experience as an electrician.
  • Five years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

Northrop 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 visitwww.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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At 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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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