Description
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Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Composite Bonder Technician - Level 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.
The selected candidate will bond a variety of dissimilar material assemblies (composite, metal, or laminate), parts, skins, components, equipment or structures into semi-finished or finished products.
Qualification
Essential Functions:
* Read and interpret blueprints
* Lay out articles, cut parts or materials to size and apply liquid or solid bonding agents.
* Understanding of ply orientations and vacuum bagging processes
* Operate autoclave, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete bonding cycle
* Control 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, burrs and smooth over areas, applying sealing resins to cut or exposed edges
* Monitors and verifies quality of finished product. Completes repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions
* Required ability to be certified for a half amp; full face respirator
Basic Qualifications:
* 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 2.0 or higher GPA upon completion of Aircraft Fabrication courses OR A amp;P certificate courses
* 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 Special Medical/Respiratory Exam.
* The ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance and program access prior to beginning work
* The ability to work 1st ldquo;5 am ndash; 3:30 pm rdquo; or 2nd shift ldquo;4:12 pm ndash; 2:42 am rdquo; and any work schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
* Active DOD secret clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 6 years
* Completion of A amp;P certificate program.
* Experience with structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps and stabilizers
Falls Church, VA
Northrop Grumman Corporation, a security company, provides products in the areas of autonomous systems, cyber, space, strikes, and logistics and modernizations in the United States, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Aerospace Systems, Innovation Systems, Mission Systems, and Technology Services. The Aerospace Systems segment designs, develops, integrates, and produces manned aircrafts, autonomous systems, spacecraft systems, high-energy laser systems, microelectronics, and other systems and sub-systems for use in the areas of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, strike operations, communications, earth observations, and space science.
The Innovation Systems segment designs, develops, integrates, and produces flights, armaments, and space systems. It offers launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems, and ammunitions; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. The Mission Systems segment offers products and services that include C4ISR systems; radar, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR), and acoustic sensors; electronic warfare systems; cyber solutions; space systems; intelligence processing systems; air and missile defense integration systems; navigation systems; and shipboard missiles and encapsulated payload launch systems.
The Technology Services segment provides logistic solutions that supports the full life cycle of platforms and systems. Its products and services include software and system sustainment; modernization of platform and associated subsystems; advanced training solutions; and integrated logistics support. Northrop Grumman Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.