Composite Bonder Technician 2/3

Northrop Grumman; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Clearfield, UT is seeking a Composite Bonder level 2/3 to join our Aeronautics Systems operations team. You will bond dissimilar materials, read blueprints, lay out components, and operate autoclaves, presses and ovens to complete bonding cycles.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, physical endurance, and flexibility to work shifts, including weekends. Primary salary ranges are provided with opportunities for overtime and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 2+ years in composite fabrication or bonding.
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical work and lift up to 50 lbs.
• DoD Secret clearance required to start, or ability to obtain program access.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Lay out articles, cut parts, and apply bonding agents.
• Understand ply orientations and vacuum bagging processes.
• Operate autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens for bonding cycles.
• Set heat, pressure and timing controls per material specs.
• Sand, seal edges, and finish bonded areas.
• Monitor and verify quality of finished product.
• Perform repairs on bonded components per instructions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Composite bonding

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Autoclave operation

Hydraulic presses

Ovens and vacuum bagging

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.

Our Aeronautics Systems sector is currently seeking a Composite Bonder level 2/3 to join our operations team, located in Clearfield, UT, working on a variety of bonds of dissimilar materials (composite, metal, or laminate) assemblies, parts, skins, components, equipment or structures into semi-finished or finished products.

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 two years of experience working with a broad understanding of the detailed aspects of the job. The candidate will receive general supervision and instructions are given for routine work while detailed instructions are given for new activities or special assignments. They are able to resolve routine questions and perform more advanced functions.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Lay out articles, cuts parts or materials to size and apply liquid or solid bonding agents.
• Understanding of ply orientations and vacuum bagging processes
• Operates 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.
• Sand, burs and smooth over areas, apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
• Monitor and verify quality of finished product.
• Complete repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions. Verifies quality of finished product.

Basic Qualifications: Composite Bonder level 2

• High School diploma or GED with at least 2-years of relatable composite fabrication or bonding experience in manufacturing/production environment
• DoD Secret Security Clearance and special program access required to start, but not required to apply
• This position requires the 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
• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
• 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 able to obtain and maintain a respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements

Basic Qualifications: Composite Bonder level 3

• High School diploma or GED with at least 4 years of relatable composite fabrication or bonding experience in manufacturing/production environment
• DoD Secret Security Clearance and special program access required to start, but not required to apply
• This position requires the 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
• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
• 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 able to obtain and maintain a respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of AFAB Certification (115- Structures, 120- Composites, 110- Blueprints, 130- Ethics)
• Experience with hydraulic parts, aircraft fabrication, assemblies, components, and systems in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with a background investigation completed within the last six years with the ability to obtain program access.
• Experience with structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps and stabilizers.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $44,400.00 - $74,000.00

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

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, 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.