Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago
U106 Fabrication Technician - R10220136
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a Fabrication Technician to join their team. The role involves diagnosing and repairing electro-mechanical failures in welding and fabrication equipment, maintaining service records, and ensuring production needs are met.
AerospaceBig DataManufacturingData IntegrationRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Receive direction from supervision
Work closely with and take direction from weld engineering in diagnosing weld quality issues and working special project alterations to welding equipment to support production and related improvement initiatives
Read and follow safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA 70E, HAZMAT), work authorizations, specifications and service manuals
Install new/used fabrication equipment and stations as directed
Diagnose and determine cause of equipment issues, component and system failures and malfunctions and identify defective parts. Utilize Manufacturer’s Manuals, schematics, calls to service centers, and other troubleshooting as necessary. Use special test equipment as required
Trouble shoot both electrical and mechanical issues on equipment and repair using various tools and equipment
Plan the sequence of operations and methods to be used for complete and/or partial repair, rebuilding / replacement and adjust a variety fabrication equipment for optimum performance
Maintain, manage, and order consumables and spare parts for Fabrication Equipment and machines
Replace, repair, splice, and install pneumatic hoses, gas lines, conduits, and electrical cables
Operate welding systems and equipment to determine machine performance
Attend company-provided electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting training, as necessary
Perform Preventative Maintenance on equipment as described by Manufacturer, such as blowing out filters, replacing fluids, changing consumables, lubricating fabrication equipment, and other activities
Be able to operate scissor lifts as necessary
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent GED and/or Trade School Certificate in Welding or Electromechanical
Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 25lbs regularly
Minimum of 3 years of work experience performing welding techniques such as GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding), GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), or SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
Minimum of 3 years of experience performing Preventive Maintenance involving fluid and filter change, lubrication and fluid checks, testing and verifications on welding machines
Minimum of 1 year of experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) documenting completed work orders assigned, maintaining parts inventory, and parts ordering
Minimum of 1 year of experience utilizing safety protocols such as LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out), PPE (Personal Protective Equipment e.g. face shields, gloves), & PAPR (Positive Air Purifier Respirator)
US Citizenship is required
Preferred
Associate degree in Electromechanical Engineering or related technical field
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting robotic welding cells and their associated PLC systems
Miller Welding Equipment Maintenance Certification
Experience with troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of high voltage (1K VAC) welding machines and fabrication equipment
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
2026-02-06
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