Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3/4

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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. Are you ready to put your experience to work? If so, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3/4. The selected candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals, and will be supporting the B-2 modification team at Whiteman AFB, Mo . This position requires a security clearance, so an active clearance is preferred, but a clearance request will be submitted for the selected candidate if necessary. The nature of this position requires individuals to be comfortable working in a classified environment; cell phones and personal electronic devices are prohibited within these areas. Job Description:   Your duties and responsibilities include (but not limited to): • Preforms a variety of operations to assemble and make major assembly structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers. • Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures. • Performs minor part-fitting operations: filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming. • Measures parts with precision tools such as, micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions. • May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure. • May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. • Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor • Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include: precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools • Must obtain and maintain qualifications as directed by supervisor. The selected candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on business needs, including, but not limited to: 1st shift 0630 – 1500, 2nd shift 1430 – 2300, 3rd shift 2230 – 0700, and overtime when required. Basic Qualifications :  • Level 3: High School Degree or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience in manufacturing/production (or similar). • Level 4: High School Degree or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience in manufacturing/production (or similar). • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals. • Must be able to successfully complete and pass Aircraft Structures training class for continued employment. • Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year. • Must be able to perform moderate strenuou

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