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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Sunnyvale/U103-CRANE-OPERATOR-SLINGER-Bx_R10250191) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / U103 CRANE OPERATOR/SLINGER Bx ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. ### PRIMARY FUNCTION Operate a variety of overhead bridge, gantry, & pendant cranes where normal care is required to protect fabrications and components. Select and attach rigging to safely lift, lower, turn, flip and position equipment, materials, and tooling according to established procedures. ### TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Overhead cab cranes, electromagnets, weigh scales, slings, cables, chains, eye bolts, turnbuckles, clamps, hooks, shackles, plate shoes, spreaders, ladders, wrenches, hammer, marlin spike, grease gun, rollers, blocks, padding, safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, etc. ### MATERIAL Rough, semi-finished, finish machined parts, castings, fabrications, forging, rotors, spindles, gears, fixtures, sub-assembly and assembled parts, machines and equipment, etc. ### DIRECTION OF OTHERS Direct machinists, welders, assemblers, mechanics, and others assisting in properly attaching the rigging, positioning of material, & other assistance with the lifts. ### WORKING PROCEDURE THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL ### MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF ### OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. - Receive work assignments from supervision and specific requires from shop personnel. - Read and follow safety regulations, hand signals and work rules such as “Northrop Grumman Safety Rules for the Safe Transportation Loads by cranes, “Safe Work Load Table” and “Safe Loads for Cables and Slings.” - Determine weight of load, center of gravity, and select the proper rigging to protect and precisely lift, lower, transport, place, turn, flip and position various loads, assuring safety of the load, personnel and equipment. Work normally consists of large fabrications and components where normal care is required. - Operate various cranes by observing and reading of hand signals of others or direct and guide operators to properly lift, lower, transport, turn, locate and position various apparatus and equipment assuring the safety of the load, personnel and equipment. - Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Maintain preventive maintenance records and report all unsafe conditions to supervision. Check rigging and handling equipment for defects before use and according to schedule. - Maintain in effect certifications for slinging and operating cranes by taking and passing periodic written and operational tests. - Perform work of equal or lower level as required. This is a Union represented position. ### BASIC QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent GED. 2 years work experience operating cranes and/or a variety of rigging equipment such as chains, slings and wire rope. US citizenship is required. ### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 5 years work experience operating overhead cranes. 2 years as a certified crane operator. 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](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 28, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 20 days - Location: United States-California-Sunnyvale - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Sunnyvale/U103-CRANE-OPERATOR-SLINGER-Bx_R10250191) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [Acoustic Test Engineer 2/3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/15f2d0215574e0f455a2/) United States-California-Sunnyvale ### [Component Engineer Level 4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/eeb5507a0e84b1fd9c7f/) United States-California-Sunnyvale ### [Controls and Simulation Engineer Level 5](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/c861230d0a096252153f/) United States-California-Sunnyvale ### [Digital Environment / Integrations Engineer 2/3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/5fdce375cf45007bb84d/) United States-California-Sunnyvale ### [Digital Systems Engineer Level 2/3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/396f8a7afed71ae9f438/) United States-California-Sunnyvale ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Crane Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/3523db4cabbc14b2636f/) BAE Systems · Norfolk, Virginia, United States ### [Webber - Crane Operator - Heavy Civil](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ferrovial/jobs/fae9537738a119120b5d/) Ferrovial · Hardeeville, SC ### [Crane Operator - 1st Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/c4f2c3f27ced9a3c8462/) Eaton · Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA ### [Crane Operator - 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/3d3a817d88fcf9c12872/) Eaton · Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA ### [Crane Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/trane-technologies/jobs/21107bc1e9c587b9ffb4/) Trane Technologies · Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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