Bonder Metal or Composite 2, Military & Veterans Encouraged to Apply – Northrop Grumman – Palmdale, CA

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Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Composite Bonder Technician – Level 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.

The selected candidate will bond a variety of dissimilar material assemblies (composite, metal, or laminate), parts, skins, components, equipment or structures into semi-finished or finished products.

Essential Functions:

• Read and interpret blueprint.
• Lay out articles, cut parts or materials to size and apply liquid or solid bonding agents.
• Understanding of ply orientations and vacuum bagging processes
• Operate autoclave, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete bonding cycle
• Control 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, burrs and smooth over areas, applying sealing resins to cut or exposed edge.
• Monitors and verifies quality of finished product. Completes repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions

• Required ability to be certified for a half & full face respirator

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Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years’ composites experience in an aerospace, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead
• Must be able to access small confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
• The ability to pass Special Medical/Respiratory Exam.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance and program access prior to beginning work
• The ability to work 1st “5 am – 3:30 pm” or 2nd shift “4:12 pm – 2:42 am” and any work schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps and stabilizers
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  Active DoD Secret Clearance with a background investigation completed within the last six years with the ability to obtain program access.
• Transitioning service member or veteran of the U.S. military service or current military guard or reserve member
• Spouse of a transitioning military service member or current military guard or reserve member

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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