R10076550 Composite Bonder Technician - Entry & Level 1 Security Clearance

Position: R10076550 Composite Bonder Technician - Entry & Level 1 with Security Clearance
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 Composite Bonder Technician Entry Leve l 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 interpret blueprints.
* Bonds a variety of dissimilar materials (composite, metal, or laminate) assemblies, parts, skins, components, equipment or structures into semi-finished or finished products.
* Lays out articles, cuts parts or materials to size.
* Applies liquid or solid bonding agents.
* Operates autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens to complete bonding cycle.
* Controls 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. Sands, burs and smooth over areas, apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
* Monitors and verif y quality of finished products .
* Completes repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
* Verif y quality of finished product
* Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness

Basic Qualifications:

Bonder Technician Entry Leve l
* High School diploma or GED
* Minimum of 3 months of composites 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 start ing
* 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 dete rmine d by the company to meet its business needs. US citizen ship requ ire d 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 Bonder Technician Level 1
* High School diploma or GED
* Minimum of 9 months of composites experience in an aerospace, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment OR must have a minimum of 3 .0 or higher GPA upon completion of Aircraft Fabrication courses OR A&P certificate courses.
* 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…