Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3

Northrop Grumman; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligible

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Clearfield, UT, seeks an Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 3 to join the operations team. You will work on fuselage panels, bulkheads, rudders, flaps and stabilizers with limited supervision. External candidates and NG employees who are not currently at Clearfield will be considered.

Requirements include four years of aircraft manufacturing experience, ability to read schematics, and the ability to pass training and a physical exam. DoD Secret clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 4+ years of relatable aircraft experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings and process specs.
• Must successfully complete and pass required training and examinations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
• Must be able to work flexible, changing shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.
• Perform part-fitting operations: filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, riveting, drilling, reaming.
• Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
• Modify assemblies to incorporate changes to the structure.
• Monitor and verify quality per statistical process or control procedures.

Skills

Reading schematics

Measuring with micrometers/calipers

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Templates/fixtures

Jigs

Job description

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available

Clearance Requirements

Clearance required for start: Yes

Clearance type: Secret

Travel

No

Position Overview

Our Aeronautics Systems sector is currently seeking an Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 3 to join our operations team, located in Clearfield, UT, working on major assembly structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers.

Please note: Only external candidates and NG employees who are not currently aircraft structures mechanics at the Clearfield site will be considered under this requisition.

Position Requirements

This position requires at least four years of experience working on aircrafts with a complete understanding of the detailed aspects of the job with practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered. The candidate will receive limited supervision with few instructions for routine work and general instructions on new activities or special assignments. May assist in orienting, training, assigning and checking the work of lower-level employees.

What you’ll get to do

• Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures
• Performing part‑fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
• Measuring parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
• Modifying incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure.
• Monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 4‑years of relatable aircraft experience in manufacturing/production experience (or similar)
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces
• DoD Secret Security Clearance and special program access required to start, but not required to apply
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends
• Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable time period, as defined by the company to meet its business need.
• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical Exam, and be able to obtain and maintain a respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret level security clearance
• A&P License
• Previous composite, manufacturing, or production experience
• Demonstrated ability using standard measuring equipment and power hand tools
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical specifications and operating procedures

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.