Composite Bonder Technician 2/3 - Military & Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Northrop Grumman•Clearfield, UT

120d•$44,400 - $87,900•Onsite

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. 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED with at least 2-years of relatable composite fabrication or bonding experience in manufacturing/production environment (for Level 2)
High School diploma or GED with at least 4 years of relatable composite fabrication or bonding experience in manufacturing/production environment (for Level 3)
DoD Secret Security Clearance and special program access required to start, but not required to apply
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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.