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Aircraft Structures Mech Entry

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA • 3h ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

If you join Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in this position, you will assist our Manufacturing Operations Organization as an Aircraft Structures Mechanic - Entry Level supporting our Palmdale Site.

This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills. This is a full-time position located in sunny Palmdale, CA .

If you are intrigued by this opportunity keep reading below.

Essential Functions:

Read and understand blueprints

Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include: precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools

Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures

Performing part-fitting operations: filing sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming

Measures parts with precision tools such as, micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions

May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedure

Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems

Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor

Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 months of structures/sheet metal experience/Training in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.

High School diploma or GED

Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working overhead

Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment

Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start.

Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation in order to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.

Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

The ability to work 1st "5 AM - 3:30 PM" or 2nd shift "4:12 PM - 2:42 AM" and any work schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 months of experience/Training painting/surface prep experience in an aerospace

Completion of Lost Angels 12-week course.

Completion of Antelope Valley College Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly Technician courses

Completion of Low Observables Pathway/Certification Program at the College of the Canyons

Completion of A&P Certification .

Primary Level Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.25

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.

Job Category: Flight Operations

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