SkillBridge - Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician 2

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

2d•$44,400 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Aircraft Sheet metal Technician Level 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role will be located on site in Melbourne, Florida. This position is for 1st shift, Monday - Thursday 6am -4:30pm (4-10 schedule). The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Goals – Provide separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands-on experience that result in the potential to convert to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Participants will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC. Objectives - Service Members who complete the SkillBridge program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides comprehensive hands-on experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities. Outcome – Offer service-members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of sheet metal fabrication experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable amount of time, not required to start.
Ability to follow written, electronic and verbal instructions and work with minimal supervision.
Read and understand blueprints
Has served at least 180 days on active duty
Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
Will receive an honorable discharge
Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of flat pattern layout and sheet metal fabrication
DoD Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Able to use a variety of fabrication hand tools and precision measuring instruments to make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work.
Able to work from blueprints, sketches, work instructions, both written and verbal.
Ability to operate various fabrication equipment, such as shear, sheet metal brake, rollers, grinders, and presses.
Able to learn and perform other job functions with OJT when required.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to think through problems with forming.