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HVAC Mechanic/Mechanic 1/C

Northrop Grumman
WVRC01, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Apr 2026
💰 $68,000/yr

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Confidential

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’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking an Mechanic 1/C to support our growing business onsite at 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:

This is a union role; the current rate is $34.39 per hour. This is non-negotiable.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Applicants must possess either 3 years of work experience OR 1 year of work experience with the successful completion of a relevant 2 year program.
  • Must possess a Universal Refrigeration Certification
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Candidate must be flexible in accepting additional duties as assigned by supervision. 
  • Maintain all necessary records and paperwork.
  • Availability to work any of the 3 shifts.
  • Must be able to work Overtime as required on an as needed basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidate must have a thorough understanding of mechanical systems including but not limited to: 

  • Conveyor Systems
  • Automated Production Machines
  • Perform Preventative Maintenance on plant equipment
  • The ability to use CMMS, Computerized Maintenance Management System                                       
  • Theory and practice of refrigeration mechanics and controls, gear and pulley systems, air compressors, filters and dryers, and pumps
  • All types of HVAC/Refrigeration systems

Job Responsibilities:

  • Under minimum supervision, install, maintain, and repair water pumps, hydraulic systems, servo systems, controllers, and air conditioning & refrigeration systems. 
  • Inspect, dismantle, repair, assemble, service & erect all types of mechanical and processing equipment.

Quality:  Improve quality by continuously improving products and services for our customers. Our customers are not only those to whom we sell products but also the end user of any product or service we provide within the company.

Accountability: Work is frequently checked for quality, accountable for results to manager, supervisor, grou

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