Composite Bonder Technician 1/2, B)

Northrop Grumman

About the Role

This position can be filled at Level 1 or Level 2.

Supports the Manufacturing Operations Organization within the Aeronautics Systems sector at the Clearfield, UT site.

This is a B-Shift position: weekday, night shift (Mon - Thurs 4pm-2:30am).

Key Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints.
• Lay out articles, cut parts or materials to size.
• Apply liquid or solid bonding agents.
• Understand ply orientations and vacuum bagging processes.
• Operate autoclave, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete bonding cycles.
• Control conditions of heat, pressure, and timing according to specifications.
• Sand, deburr, and smooth areas.
• Apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
• Complete repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
• Monitor and verify the quality of finished products.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Secret clearance required for start.
• U.S. Citizenship required for clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Special Program Access.
• Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance”.
• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends.
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces.

Qualifications

Level 1

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 9 months structures/composites experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment, OR completion of an approved Aircraft Fabrication or Composites course.

Level 2

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of structures/composites experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current/active U.S. Government Secret level clearance.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability using standard measuring equipment and power hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, blueprints.