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Aerospace & Defense, Government Contracting, Technology

Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician 2

Flme223, FLOnsiteFull Time$44,400–$74,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • fabrication hand tools
  • precision measuring instruments
  • shop computations
  • blueprints
  • shear
  • sheet metal brake
  • rollers
  • grinders
  • presses

Nice to have

  • flat pattern layout
  • DoD Secret Clearance

Role summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician Level 2 for their Melbourne, Florida location. This role involves using fabrication hand tools and precision measuring instruments, working from blueprints and instructions, and operating equipment like shears, brakes, rollers, grinders, and presses. The position requires mechanical aptitude, the ability to perform shop computations, and a minimum of 2 years of sheet metal fabrication experience. A Secret DoD Clearance is preferred. This is a 1st shift, 4-10 schedule position.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

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 Sheet metal Technician Level 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role will be located on site in Melbourne, Florida.

This position is for 1st shift, Monday - Thursday 6am -4:30pm (4-10 schedule)

Essential Functions:

  • Able to use a variety of fabrication hand tools and precision measuring instruments to make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work.
  • Able to work from blueprints, sketches, work instructions, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to operate various fabrication equipment, such as shear, sheet metal brake, rollers, grinders, and presses.
  • Able to learn and perform other job functions with OJT when required.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to think through problems with forming.

Basic Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of sheet metal fabrication experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable amount of time, not required to start.
  • Ability to follow written, electronic and verbal instructions and work with minimal supervision.
  • Read and understand blueprints

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced knowledge of flat pattern layout and sheet metal fabrication
  • DoD Secret Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $44,400.00 - $74,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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