Aircraft Structures Mechanic- level 1

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- Military Internship Program (Skill Bridge):

This program is for transitioning service members within their last 6 months of service, offering them a chance to gain valuable civilian work experience through an internship of up to 180 days. It’s designed as a pathway for motivated military candidates to potentially transition into full-time roles at Northrop Grumman after their service. While participating in Skill Bridge, service members continue to receive their military compensation and benefits.
Internship Position:
Aircraft Structures Mechanic – Level 1

This internship role is within the E-2D Manufacturing and Production Organization, located in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Responsibilities:

• Performing a variety of operations to assemble and make major aircraft structures, such as fuselage panels, bulkheads, and structural subassemblies.
• Reading and understanding blueprints.
• Translating blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies, including precision drilling, countersinking, and using calibrated tools.
• Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.
• Performing part-fitting operations (filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming).
• Measuring parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.

• Modifying incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes and verifying quality.

• Required ability to be certified for a half & full face respirator.
• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED and hobby/technical related experience in mechanical, sheet metal, composites, body work, electrical, or other dexterous activities and 1 year of related aerospace or Military experience
• 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.
• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation in order to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable period of time

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