Dod Skillbridge Composite Bonder Technician 2/3

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Clearfield, UT +1 · Manufacturing and Production

This is an internship position for transitioning military service members through the DoD SkillBridge program at Northrop Grumman. The role focuses on composite bonding for aircraft structures, involving reading blueprints, applying bonding agents, operating equipment like autoclaves and presses, and ensuring quality control. It is an entry to mid-level technician role.

What you'd actually do

  1. Read and interpret blueprints.
  2. Lay out articles, cuts parts or materials to size and apply liquid or solid bonding agents.
  3. Understanding of ply orientations and vacuum bagging processes
  4. Operates autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens to complete bonding cycle.
  5. Control conditions of heat, pressure, and timing according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agent being used.

Skills

Required

  • Composite fabrication or bonding experience in manufacturing/production environment
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints
  • Understanding of ply orientations and vacuum bagging processes
  • Experience operating autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens

Nice to have

  • Relatable composite fabrication or bonding experience in manufacturing/production environment

What the JD emphasized

  • DoD Secret Security Clearance and special program access required to start