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Skills: Blueprint reading, Precision drilling, Countersinking, Part fitting, Riveting
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About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring inte…
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
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San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
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San Jose, California, United States · On-site
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Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$147k–$203k/yr
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San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
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Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$28/hr
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San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
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Los Angeles County, California, United States · On-site
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Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote OK
$499k–$820k/yr
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Palmdale, California, United States • On-site
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The Aircraft Structures Mechanic will read blueprints to perform precision fabrication, assembly, and installation of structural components. They are responsible for maintaining quality standards, using calibrated tools, and implementing continuous improvement activities within the manufacturing shop.
Candidates must have at least 3 to 9 months of relevant structures or sheet metal experience and a high school diploma or GED. The role requires the ability to perform physically strenuous tasks, work in confined spaces, and obtain a US Government Secret security clearance.
If you join Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in this position, you will assist our Manufacturing Operations Organization as an Aircraft Structures Mechanic Entry/ Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 1 supporting our Palmdale Site.
This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills. This is a full-time position located in sunny Palmdale, CA.
If you are intrigued by this opportunity keep reading below.
Read and understand blueprints
Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include: precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools
Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures
Performing part-fitting operations: filing sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming
Measures parts with precision tools such as, micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions
May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedure
Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor
Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness
Aircraft Structures Mechanic Entry- Minimum of 3 months of structures/sheet metal experience/Training in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.
Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 1- Minimum of 9 months of structures/sheet metal experience/Training in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.
High School diploma or GED
Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working overhead
Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start.
Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation in order to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
The ability to work 1st “5 AM – 3:30 PM” or 2nd shift “4:12 PM – 2:42 AM” and any work schedule
Minimum of 3 months of experience/Training painting/surface prep experience in an aerospace
Minimum of 9 months of experience/Training painting/surface prep experience in an aerospace
Completion of Lost Angels 12-week course.
Completion of Antelope Valley College Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly Technician courses
Completion of Low Observables Pathway/Certification Program at the College of the Canyons
Completion of A&P Certification.
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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