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Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician 4

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32935

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Requisition ID: R10184119 Category:

Flight Operations

Location:

Melbourne, Florida, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Secret

Telecommute:

No- Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Positions Available:

1

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. 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an

Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician 4

to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Manufacturing Organization. This role will be located on site in

Melbourne, Florida. The selected candidate will require knowledge of Aircraft Structural fabrication, assembly, and installations. Complete acquaintance with an understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job and apply practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered. Position Summary: Work in a back shop or lab environment utilizing special skills such as but not limited to; close tolerance hole drilling, countersinking, fastener installation, shooting and or bucking rivets, trimming, use of micrometers, and calipers. Employees fabricate, assemble, and repair production sheet metal products and equipment in accordance with blueprints, drawings, and specifications. We fabricate sheet metal layouts; set up and operate fabricating machinery; shape metal using blocks or forms and inspect assemblies and installations for conformance to specifications. Our technicians plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair both internal and external aircraft structures and surfaces for aircraft modification in accordance with technical manuals, engineering drawings, and FAA regulations. Essential Functions: Fabrication of parts, assemblies, installations, and repair of production sheet metal products

Operate under restrictive policies regarding FOE (Foreign Object Debris), clean as you go, and housekeeping

Adhere to Safety policies including safety glasses and proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Ability to work any shift including nights and weekends.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. Candidate must be comfortable in a lab environment and be able to collaborate closely with system engineers, hardware designers, and integration/test engineers. Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years of aerospace fabrication and/or sheet metal experience

Ability to develop and build first article pieces that have not been built with the aid of production tools

Ability to pass a new hire Physical

Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 25 pounds.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance along with Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as stated by the business

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Aircraft Structural fabrication, assembly, and installations

Active DoD Secret Clearance along with Special Program Access investigated within the last 5 1/2 years

Experienced and familiar with blueprints, drawings, and specifications

NX modeling system experience

What We Offer: At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees! Salary Range:

$60,800 - $101,400 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. 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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