Composite Bonder Technician - Entry & Level 1

About this role

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 well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, as   det ermined   by   the company to meet its business needs. US citizenship   req uired   fo r 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.  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with structural subassemblies such as rudders,   flaps   and stabilizers.  

• Fiberglass experience  

• RV/ Motorhome work experience  

• Boat Repair e

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