Aircraft Structures Mechanic - Entry Level

Northrop Grumman

91d • $33,300 - $55,500

About The Position

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. Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Structures Mechanic- Entry Level to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our E-2D Manufacturing and Production Organization. This role will be located in Saint Augustine, Florida. The selected candidate will perform a variety of operations to assemble and make major assembly structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and hobby/technical related experience in mechanical, sheet metal, composites, body work, electrical, or other dexterous activities.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps and stabilizers.
• E-2D experience.
• Experience working on an aerospace manufacturing new production line.
• Active Secret DoD Clearance last investigated within the last 5 1/2 years.
• Knowledge of common tools, ability to record and understand precise measurements.
• Completion of an A&P certificate program or AFAB Program.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints and translate 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 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 procedures.
• Adhere to all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety guidelines and regulations.
• Work and communicate over ambient noise.
• Work in a variety of work spaces/positions including small, enclosed spaces, awkward, and elevated spaces.
• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including competitive medical and dental options.
• Great 401K matching program.
• College education assistance.
• Annual bonuses.
• 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees.
• Opportunities for career advancement across North America.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED