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Aircraft Structures Mechanic - Entry Level (Shift - B)
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Utah-Clearfield
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No 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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. In this position, you will join our Manufacturing Operations Organization within our Aeronautics Systems sector as an Aircraft Structures Mechanic – Entry Level supporting our Clearfield, UT site. This role works on major assembly structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers. We’re seeking a hands-on professional with exceptional attention to detail, a strong commitment to quality, and outstanding interpersonal skills. This position is for the B-Shift: This is a weekday, night shift position (Mon - Thurs 4pm-2:30am) Please note: Only external candidates and NG employees who are not currently Aircraft Structures Mechanics at the Clearfield site will be considered under this requisition. Essential Functions: • Read and understand blueprints • Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools • Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures • Performing part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming • Measuring parts with precision tools such as micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions • May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedure • Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems • Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor • Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance, and team effectiveness Basic Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED • This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business needs. U.S. Citizenship required for clearance. • Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable time period, as defined by the company to