Composite Bonder Technician - Entry & Level 1

Socket.dev; California (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA is seeking an Aircraft Composite Bonder Technician at Entry Level or Level 1. The role focuses on bonding composite, metal, or laminate structures, reading blueprints, and ensuring final product quality.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a few months of composites experience, and the ability to obtain required security clearances. Shift options and strict lab practices are part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 3 months of composites experience in aerospace/mfg environment or equivalent.
• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation for respirator clearance.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Bond dissimilar materials into finished products.
• Lay out articles and cut parts to size.
• Apply bonding agents and control bonding cycle conditions.
• Operate autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens for bonding.
• Monitor quality and perform repairs per instructions.
• Complete improvements in production methods and team effectiveness.

Skills

Composites experience

Medical/respiratory evaluation

US citizenship for clearance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 willassistour Manufacturing Operations Organization asanAircraftComposite Bonder TechnicianEntry Level and Level 1supporting ourPalmdale, CAsite. This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills. If you are intrigued by this opportunity keep reading below.

Essential Functions:

• Read and interpret blueprints.

• Bonds a variety of dissimilar materials (composite, metal, or laminate) assemblies, parts, skins, components,equipmentor structures into semi-finished or finished products.

• Lays out articles, cuts parts or materials to size.

• Applies liquid or solid bonding agents.

• Operates autoclave, hydraulicpressesand ovens to complete bonding cycle.

• Controls conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting andoperatingvarious controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agent being used. Sands,bursand smooth over areas, apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.

• Monitors and verifyquality of finishedproducts.

• Completes repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.

• Verifyquality of finished product

• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipmentperformanceand team effectiveness

Basic Qualifications:

Bonder TechnicianEntry Level

• High School diploma or GED

• Minimum of3 months of composites experiencein an aerospace, automotive, military,manufacturingand/or maintenance environmentORAFAB Student must have a minimum of 3.0 or higher GPA upon completion of Aircraft Fabrication courses OR A&P certificate program

• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting to35poundsand working with arms overhead

• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment

• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain andmaintainnecessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements

• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting

• The ability to work 1st "5 AM - 3:30 PM" or 2nd shift "4:12 PM - 2:42 AM" and any work schedule

• Ability to obtain andmaintainaGovernmentSecret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, asdeterminedbythe company to meet its business needs.US citizenshiprequiredforclearance.

• The ability toutilizea computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trainedusing onthe job software)

• Must successfully complete and pass the "ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance" within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business need

Bonder TechnicianLevel 1

• High School diploma orGED

• Minimum of9 months of composites experiencein an aerospace, military,manufacturingand/or maintenance environmentORmust have a minimum of3.0 or higher GPA upon completion of Aircraft Fabrication courses OR A&P certificate courses.

• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting to 35poundsand working with arms overhead

• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment

• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain andmaintainnecessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements

• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting

• The ability to work 1st "5 AM - 3:30 PM" or 2nd shift "4:12 PM - 2:42 AM" and any work schedule

• Ability to obtain andmaintainaGovernmentSecret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, asdeterminedbythe company to meet its business needs. US citizenshiprequiredfor clearance.

• The ability toutilizea computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trainedusing onthe job software)

• Must successfully complete and pass the "ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance" within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business need.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with structural subassemblies such as rudders,flapsand stabilizers.

• Fiberglass experience

• RV/ Motorhome work experience

• Boat Repair experience

• Completion of A&P certificate program.

• Completion of AFAB Certification (115- Structures, 120- Composites, 110- Blueprints, 130- Ethics)

• ActiveGovernmentSecret Clearance with a background investigation completed within the last six years

Primary Level Salary Range: $43,400.00 - $72,300.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $47,200.00 - $78,600.00

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.