Composites Mod and Repair Mechanic

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Composites Modification and Repair Mechanic to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in El Segundo, CA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working overhead.

• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.

• Perform structural modifications and repairs on composite components per engineering drawings and technical manuals.

• Inspect damaged composite parts to determine repair requirements and methods.

• Fabricate composite parts using hand layup, prepreg, or wet layup processes

•  Conduct sanding, trimming, and bonding operations to achieve precision in repair work.

• Operate tools and equipment such as autoclaves, ovens, vacuum pumps, and sanding machines.

•  Mix and apply adhesives, resins, and coatings as required for the repair process.

•  Perform vacuum bagging and curing operations for composite repair and ensure process accuracy.

• Maintain documentation of repairs performed, including inspection and quality control records.

• Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.

• Collaborate with engineers and QA teams to resolve repair challenges.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1 year of experience with composite manufacturing and or automated machine operation

• 1 year of experience mixing and applying adhesives, resins, and coatings as required for the repair process.

• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in CNC programming and trouble shooting

• Knowledge of composites material, resins systems, curing processes

• Experience working in tight spaces while repairing parts

Salary Range: $50,502.40 - $90,500.80

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.