Aircraft Structures 2 Sheet Metal Mechanic – No Clearance REQUIRED (No relocation available)

Northrop Grumman •

Palmdale, California, USA

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Structures/Sheet Metal Mechanic- Level 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale/ Mojave, CA.

The selected candidate will perform a variety of operations to assemble and make major assembly structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers.

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 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 procedures
Required ability to be certified for a half & full face respirator

Mon-Thurs schedule

Job Requirements:
Basic Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years’ structures/sheet metal experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment
Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead
Must be able to access small confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
The ability to pass Special Medical/Respiratory Exam
The ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance and program access prior to beginning work
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:

Active DOD Secret Clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 6 years.
Completion of A&P certificate program.
Experience with structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps and stabilizers.

Climb to new heights on your journey when you start Defining Possible with Northrop Grumman. Enjoy a purposeful career in aeronautics that is crucial to the way we connect and protect our world across land, sea, and air. Bring your experience and take advantage of this opportunity to discover how you can start to push past possible and achieve your goals today. Enjoy a diverse, collaborative environment with professionals across the nation ready to help launch your career.

Salary Range: $27-$28/hr

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