Bonder Metal or Composite Entry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA seeks an Aircraft Composite Bonder Technician to support our Manufacturing Operations Organization. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, quality focus, and strong people skills, with 1st or 2nd shift options.

The position demands reading blueprints, laying out parts, bonding processes, autoclave operation, and the ability to obtain a US Government Secret clearance. Travel about 10% is possible.

Qualifications

• 3+ months of composites experience or training in aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing or maintenance environment.
• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation and obtain respirator clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret or Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Lay out articles, cut parts or materials and apply bonding agents.
• Operate autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens to complete bonding cycle.
• Monitor and verify quality of finished product and perform repairs as needed.

Skills

Composites experience

Attention to detail

Quality focus

People skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Blueprint reading

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 Composite Bonder Technician 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 interpret blueprints.
• Lay out articles, cut parts or materials to size and apply liquid or solid bonding agents.
• Understanding of ply orientations and vacuum bagging processes
• Operate autoclave, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete bonding cycle.
• Control conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agent being used.
• Sands, burrs and smooth over areas, applying sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
• Monitors and verifies quality of finished product. Completes repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 months of composites 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
• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation in order to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start.
• 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 utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating system, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software.
• 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
• 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 job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, na