Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician 2

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 44,400 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida is looking for an Aircraft Sheet metal Technician Level 2. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of sheet metal fabrication experience and a High School diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include using various fabrication tools and working from blueprints.

The position is on site and follows a 4-10 schedule. Northrop Grumman offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, aiming to foster innovation and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret DoD Clearance.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Use fabrication hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Work from blueprints and sketches.
• Operate fabrication equipment like shear and sheet metal brake.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fabrication hand tools

Precision measuring instruments

Fabrication equipment

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Aircraft Sheet metal Technician Level 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role will be located on site in Melbourne, Florida.

This position is for 1st shift, Monday - Thursday 6am -4:30pm (4-10 schedule).

Essential Functions

• Able to use a variety of fabrication hand tools and precision measuring instruments to make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work.
• Able to work from blueprints, sketches, work instructions, both written and verbal.
• Ability to operate various fabrication equipment, such as shear, sheet metal brake, rollers, grinders, and presses.
• Able to learn and perform other job functions with OJT when required.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to think through problems with forming.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable amount of time, not required to start.
• Ability to follow written, electronic and verbal instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Read and understand blueprints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of flat pattern layout and sheet metal fabrication.
• DoD Secret Clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $44,400.00 - $74,000.00

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. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Certain positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.