Aircraft Sheet Metal Tech 2

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all the while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman may be the place for you. As a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions to customers worldwide, Northrop Grumman offers an extraordinary portfolio of capabilities and technologies. Here at Northrop Grumman we are comprised of professionals that bring different perspectives, are curious about the world, accepting of each other, and understand that the more ideas, backgrounds, and experiences we bring to our work then the more innovative we can be. As we continue to build our talented workforce we look for professionals that exemplify our core values, leadership characteristics, and approach to innovation.
When you join Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with coworkers in an environment that’s uniquely caring, diverse, and respectful. Employees share experiences, insights, perspectives, and creative solutions with some of the best minds in the industry. We collaborate through integrated product teams, cross-functional teams, and employee resource groups, while thriving through the support of training and development, mentors and every day coaching, along with extensive health and work/life benefits. We’re committed to our employees’ professional and personal development and success. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking an experienced Aircraft Structures Technician to support aircraft modifications on at our Lake Charles site, and other domestic, and foreign locations as required. Job Description Perform a variety of operations and become part of a small team of mechanics in order to complete the tasking assigned. Work is done in accordance with established procedures. Interpret complicated schematics/blueprints, engineering drawings and technical instructions to safely perform sheet metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft.  Performing part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.  Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions and locations to be attached.  Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.  Work as part of a team and coordinate with each other, supervision, engineering, and Inspection to ensure compliance with installation drawings for internal sign-offs and quality specifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 2 years’ experience in aviation sheet metal structures
• Able to prioritize and adjust tasks simultaneously to accomplish the project result 
• Ability to make decisions which have impact on the organization's credibility, operations and services
• Ability to be subject to both external and internal environmental conditions
• Ability to be subject to a variety of physical & atmospheric conditions
• Able to wear respirator or other safety gear
• Ability to be subject to areas which could cause various phobias due to height  or closed space  

Preferred Qualifications: 
 

• At least 3 years’ experience in aviation sheet metal structures with a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• FAA airframe and powerplant license.
  
  

 
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