Aircraft Structures Mechanic 2 or 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Aircraft Structures Mechanic at Level 2 or Level 3 for its operations team in El Segundo, California. The position involves interpreting blueprints and fabricating, fitting, modifying, and inspecting structural assemblies. Work includes using precision and calibrated tools, manufacturing shop controls, and appropriate personal protective equipment. The role also contributes to continuous improvement in production methods, equipment performance, and team effectiveness. Candidates must meet the experience requirement for the selected level: at least two years for Level 2 or four years for Level 3 in structures or sheet metal work in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, or maintenance environment. A high school diploma or GED is required. The work involves strenuous and repetitive physical activity, confined spaces, respirator clearance, and passing a pre-employment physical. Candidates must be able to work either the stated first or second shift, obtain and maintain the required government clearance and program access, and use a computer for basic functions. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- For Level 2: at least 2 years of structures or sheet metal experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, or maintenance environment.
- For Level 3: at least 4 years of structures or sheet metal experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, or maintenance environment.
- Ability to perform moderately strenuous, repetitive work involving bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working with arms overhead.
- Ability to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
- Ability to pass a medical/respiratory evaluation, obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance, and comply with respirator fitting requirements.
- Must pass a New Hire Physical before starting.
- Ability to work either the first shift (5:00 AM–3:30 PM) or second shift (4:12 PM–2:42 AM), and any work schedule.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance and Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- U.S. citizenship required for clearance.
- Ability to use a computer for basic functions, including navigating Windows operating systems, getting online, completing online training modules, and learning on-the-job software.
Nice To Haves
- Structures or sheet metal experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Completion of an A&P certificate program.
- Active Government Secret Clearance with a background investigation completed within the last six years.
Responsibilities
- Read and understand blueprints.
- Translate blueprints into structural assembly fabrications, including precision drilling, countersinking, and use of calibrated tools.
- Align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.
- Perform part-fitting operations, including filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
- Measure parts with precision tools such as micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
- Modify incomplete or complete assemblies to incorporate structural changes and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
- Use manufacturing shop controls and systems daily.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment while working on the shop floor.
- Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance, and team effectiveness.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
- Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
- Vice President or Director employees may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
