Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician 2

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.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an 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). Travel is required, up to 10% of the time. A Secret DoD clearance is required but not needed to start.

Responsibilities

• 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 on-the-job training (OJT) when required.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to think through problems with forming.

Requirements

• 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.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Pay

The primary salary range for this position is $44,400.00 - $74,000.00. The 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Schedule

1st shift, Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (4-10 schedule).