Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician II — 4/10 Shift

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks an Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician Level 2 for 1st shift (Mon-Thu, 6am–4:30pm). Travel up to 10% may be required. Relocation assistance is not available. Secret clearance is required, but not needed to start. Read blueprints and fabricate using sheet metal tools and equipment.

The role emphasizes applying mechanical aptitude, working from instructions, and learning additional tasks through on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Use fabrication hand tools and precision measuring instruments for dimensions.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, and work instructions.
• Operate fabrication equipment such as shear, brake, rollers, grinders, and presses.
• Learn and perform other job functions with on-the-job training when required.
• Apply mechanical aptitude and think through problems involving forming.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Machining/tool operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fabrication hand tools

Precision measuring instruments

Sheet metal brake

Shear

Rollers

Grinders

Presses

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks an Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician Level 2 for 1st shift (Mon-Thu, 6am–4:30pm). Travel up to 10% may be required. Relocation assistance is not available. Secret clearance is required, but not needed to start. Read blueprints and fabricate using sheet metal tools and equipment.

The role emphasizes applying mechanical aptitude, working from instructions, and learning additional tasks through on‑the‑job training.