Bonder Metal or Composite Level 3

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Bonder Metal or Composite - Level 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is 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 blueprints
• Layout 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 edges
• Monitors and verifies the quality of the 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

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of 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 medical/respiratory evaluation in order to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements .
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance and program access before 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:

• Active DOD secret clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 6 years - Completion of A&P certificate program.
• Experience with structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers
  

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