R10076550 Composite Bonder Technician - Entry & Level 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, you will assist our Manufacturing Operations Organization as an Aircraft Composite Bonder Technician Entry Level and Level 1 supporting our Palmdale, CA site. This role is for a hands‑on person with great attention to detail, a top focus on quality, and excellent people skills. Essential Functions Read and interpret blueprints. Bonds a variety of dissimilar materials (composite, metal, or laminate) assemblies, parts, skins, components, equipment or structures into semi‑finished or finished products. Lays out articles, cuts parts or materials to size. Applies liquid or solid bonding agents. Operates autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens to complete bonding cycle. Controls 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, burs and smooth over areas, apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges. Monitors and verifies quality of finished products. Completes repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions. Verify quality of finished product. Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness. Bonder Technician Entry Level High School diploma or GED. Minimum of 3 months of composites experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment, OR AFAB Student must have a minimum of 3.0 or higher GPA upon completion of Aircraft Fabrication courses, OR A&P certificate program. Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting to 35 pounds and working with arms overhead. Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment. Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements. Must pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting. Ability to work 1st “5 AM – 3:30 PM” or 2nd shift “4:12 PM – 2:42 AM” and any work schedule. Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret or Top‑Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. US citizenship required for clearance. Ability to utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through Windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on‑the‑job software). Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business need. Bonder Technician Level 1 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 3.0 or higher GPA upon completion of Aircraft Fabrication courses, or A&P certificate courses. Same physical requirements as Entry Level. Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment. Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements. Must pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting. Ability to work 1st “5 AM – 3:30 PM” or 2nd shift “4:12 PM – 2:42 AM” and any work schedule. Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret or Top‑Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. US citizenship required for clearance. Ability to utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through Windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on‑the‑job software). Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business need. Preferred Qualifications Experience with structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps and stabilizers. Fiberglass experience. RV/Motorhome work experience. Boat repair experience. Completion of A&P certificate program. Completion of AFAB Certification (115– Structures, 120– Composites, 110– Blueprints, 130– Ethics). Active Government Secret Clearance with a background investigation completed within the last six years. Primary Level Salary Range: $43,400.00 – $72,300.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $47,200.00 – $78,600.00 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date; however, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman