Aircraft Structures Mechanic Entry/ Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 1

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA seeks an Aircraft Structures Mechanic to join the Manufacturing Operations Organization. The role focuses on hands-on fabrication, blueprint translation, and meticulous quality control on structural assemblies.

We require a high school diploma or GED and readiness to work 1st or 2nd shift with potential overtime. Security clearance of SECRET or higher may be required for this position.

Qualifications

• Aircraft Structures Mechanic Entry requires 3 months of structures/sheet metal experience or training in relevant environments.
• Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 1 requires 9 months of structures/sheet metal experience or training in relevant environments.
• Must pass a New Hire Physical and obtain required clearances.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to fabricate structure assemblies.
• Align parts on jigs and fixtures; perform drilling, countersinking, riveting and reaming.
• Use precision tools to verify dimensions and ensure quality.
• Maintain shop controls and wear appropriate PPE on the shop floor.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in production methods and equipment performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Calibrated tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

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.

If you join Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in this position, you will assist our Manufacturing Operations Organization as an Aircraft Structures Mechanic Entry/ Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 1 supporting our Palmdale Site.

This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills. This is a full-time position located in sunny Palmdale, CA .

If you are intrigued by this opportunity keep reading below.

Essential Functions:

• Read and understand blueprints
• Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include: precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools
• Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures
• Performing part-fitting operations: filing sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming
• Measures parts with precision tools such as, micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions
• May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedure
• Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
• Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness

Basic Qualifications:

• Aircraft Structures Mechanic Entry - Minimum of 3 months of structures/sheet metal experience/Training in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.
• Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 1 - Minimum of 9 months of structures/sheet metal experience/Training in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.
• High School diploma or GED
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working overhead
• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start.
• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation in order to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• The ability to work 1st "5 AM - 3:30 PM" or 2nd shift "4:12 PM - 2:42 AM" and any work schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 months of experience/Training painting/surface prep experience in an aerospace
• Minimum of 9 months of experience/Training painting/surface prep experience in an aerospace
• Completion of Lost Angels 12-week course.
• Completion of Antelope Valley College Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly Technician courses
• Completion of Low Observables Pathway/Certification Program at the College of the Canyons
• Completion of A&P Certification .

Primary Level Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.25

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.

Depending on the position, 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the jo