Aircraft Structures Mechanic

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 2/3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This candidate will support our E-2D Manufacturing and Production Organization. This role will be located on site in Saint Augustine, Florida.

This role is for a hands‑on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and the ability to interface with multiple teams.

• 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 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
• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends
• Assemble and install hydraulic systems.
• Assemble and install fuel lines and electrical harnesses.
• Usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness.
• 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. Work spaces may include but are not limited to small, enclosed spaces, awkward, and elevated spaces. Positions may include bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, ascending/descending ladders, and/or working overhead.
• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends

• 6 am - 4:30 pm (M-Th 4x10s)
• 4:30 pm - 3 am (M-Th 4x10s)
• 2 am - 12:30 pm (M-Th 4x10s)
• 6 am - 6:30 pm (Fr-Sun 3x12s)

We offer multiple shift options, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This role will be filled at either a Structures Mechanic 2 or 3 based on the relevant experience required for each role.

• High School Diploma or GED and 2 years' experience with sheet metal structures, hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, manufacturing electrical and/or systems.
• 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.
• The ability to pass Medical/Respiratory Exam.
• The ability to work any work schedule and overtime as needed by the business.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DOD clearance in a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.

• High School Diploma or GED and 4 years' experience with sheet metal structures, hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, manufacturing electrical and/or systems.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical…