Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 2&3

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Palmdale, CA +1 · Flight Operations Mult-Func

Aircraft Structures Mechanic (Levels 2 & 3) at Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA, responsible for fabricating and assembling aircraft structural components according to blueprints, using precision tools, and performing fitting operations. Requires experience in aerospace structures/sheet metal, physical capability for demanding work, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. The role involves hands-on work with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

What you'd actually do

  1. Read and understand blueprints
  2. Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools
  3. Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures
  4. Performing part-fitting operations: filing sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming
  5. Measures parts with precision tools such as micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions

Skills

Required

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 2 years’ structures/sheet metal experience (Level 2) or 5 years (Level 3)
  • Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work
  • Ability to access small, confined spaces
  • Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation
  • Ability to pass a New Hire Physical
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
  • Ability to utilize a computer for basic functions

Nice to have

  • Structures/sheet metal experience in aerospace manufacturing environment
  • Completion of an A&P certificate program
  • Active Government Secret Clearance with a background investigation completed within the last six years

What the JD emphasized

  • Secret Clearance
  • US citizenship required for clearance