Aircraft Structures Military and Veterans Encouraged to Apply

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

Aircraft Structures Mechanic (Level 2 or 3) at Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, fabricating structural assemblies, performing fitting operations, and using precision tools. Requires 2-5 years of structures/sheet metal experience in aerospace or related fields, ability to perform physical labor, and obtain a Secret clearance. Military veterans encouraged to apply.

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)
  • Minimum of 5 years’ structures/sheet metal experience (Level 3)
  • Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work
  • Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
  • Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
  • US citizenship
  • 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

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. US citizenship required for clearance.