Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician 3

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 52,700 - 87,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida, is hiring an Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician Level 3. This position involves using fabrication tools and interpreting blueprints. A high school diploma and at least 4 years of relevant experience are required. The position offers a range of benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for overtime.

The primary salary range for this role is between $52,700 and $87,900 annually. Applicants must be eligible to obtain a Secret DoD Clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Use fabrication hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, and work instructions.
• Operate fabrication equipment like shear and presses.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication experience

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fabrication hand tools

Precision measuring instruments

Fabrication equipment (shear, brake, rollers, grinders, presses)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Aircraft Sheet metal Technician Level 3 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 4 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: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date.

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.