U100 Facility Carpenter / Maint

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our Team as a U100 Facility Carpenter / Maint located at our Sunnyvale, CA campus.

Primary Function:

Construct, remodel, repair, finish, paint and install temporary or permanent wooden forms, structures, partitions and furniture such as tables, cabinets, benches, and finish concrete foundations and floors included within the facility and grounds.

Tools and Equipment:

Band saw, circular saw, jointer, planer sander, trowel, transit and level, brush, various paint equipment, lathe, hand tools such as saw, hammer, level, nail, gun, tape, square, chalkline, pliers, putty knife, etc. Safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, etc.

             

Material:

Lumber, plywood, metal based studs, insulation, tile, plaster board, hardboard, shingles, concrete, nails, bolts, screws, glue, tape, paint, solvent, putty, and glass.

Direction of Others

Direct support personnel as needed.

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.

• Edit, modify and/or generate basic drawings/sketches for area renovations.  This would include efforts toward mock-ups, furniture fabrication and cabinetry.

• Perform as Northrop Grumman representative with sub-contractors involved with on-site projects to ensure compliance with Company safety practices.

• Coordinate with management to develop rough estimates for demolition, construction, refurbishment or tenant remodeling projects, including generic bills of materials, required in-house labor and sub-contractor support, as requested.

• Read and follow blueprints, drawings and specifications provided with job assignments. 

• Ensure proper time and material charges are recorded for ach job assignment.

• Develop material lists and needs from assigned jobs or from drawings supplied and order required materials as needed.

• Understand and perform job tasks in compliance with local building code and other applicable codes related to buildings and/or installations.

• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all safety regulations, applicable work authorizations, specifications and all drawings where provided.

• Setup and operate all woodworking tools and machines required to cut, shape, drill and sand material to size including selection and installation of proper cutting tools or abrasives. 

• Select and adjust appropriate machine stops, guides, feeds and speeds.  Layout and mark materials to be processed as required by the job. Safely operate all auxiliary equipment necessary to perform job assignments, including but not limited to manlifts, scissor lifts, generators, compressors an spray painting equipment.

• Assemble, fit, fasten and finish components, walls, doors, door frames, windows, cabinets, work platforms, fixtures and pattern mockups, including all related hardware.

• Perform tenant improvement renovations including installation/modification of demountable wall systems, modular partition/furniture systems, office partitions, raised-floor systems, drop ceilings, acoustic panels, weather-stripping, window coverings, wall fans or air conditioning units and mounted office accessories.

• Maintain building structural systems including walls, siding, doors, windows, stairs, ladders, railings, flooring, columns and trusses.

• Prepare, tape, texture, sand and finish paint drywall joints and surfaces.

• Stain, paint or otherwise finish assembled components, furniture/cabinets, or renovated areas, interior or exterior in accordance with project plans.

• Install, replace or repair door locks, latches and other hardware used throughout building spaces, including that used on furniture and cabinets. Repair, waterproof or renovate roof systems as required.

• Layout, fit and install concrete forms per drawings. 

• Estimate quantity, order, pour and finish concrete according to specifications.

• Maintain work areas, tools and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Basic Qualifications:                                                     

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• A minimum of 10 years carpentry experience.

• Certificate of completion of carpentry Union apprenticeship program.

• U.S. citizenship.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicable knowledge and mastery of hand tools and power tools required to perform all aspects of carpentry work in a safe and proficient manner.

This is Union represented position.

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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.