Aircraft Structures Mechanic Entry & Level 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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 will assist our Manufacturing Operations Organization as an  Aircraft Structures Mechanic Entry Level and Level 1  supporting our  Palmdale, CA  site. 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 understand blueprints  Translate blueprints 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 precision tools such as, 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 procedure  Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems  Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor  Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness  Basic Qualifications:   Aircraft Structures Mechanic Entry Level High School diploma or GED  Minimum of  3 months’ structures/sheet metal experience  in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment  OR  AFAB 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 to 35 pounds and 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 and maintain necessary 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 and maintain a Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. US citizenship required for clearance.  The ability to utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the 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 Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 1 High