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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. Are you ready to put your experience to work? If so, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Structures Mechanic 1. The selected candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals, and will be supporting the B-2 modification team at Whiteman AFB, Mo. The selected candidate will be trained to perform a variety of operations such as locating parts, drilling various types of metals, installing brackets and structural components. Your skills will be enhanced with specific aircraft structures coursework, on the job training, and certifications to perform work on the B-2 Bomber. This is an entry level position and requires a security clearance, so an active clearance is preferred, but a clearance request will be submitted for the selected candidate if necessary. The nature of this position requires individuals to be comfortable working in a classified environment; cell phones and personal electronic devices are prohibited within these areas. Job Description: Your duties and responsibilities include (but not limited to): Preforms a variety of operations to assemble and make major assembly structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures Performs minor 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 May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include: precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools Must obtain and maintain qualifications as directed by supervisor Basic Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance (U. S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Secret clearance is required prior to starting Must be able to obtain required Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet business needs 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 The ability to pass Special Medical/Respiratory Exam Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, weekends, and occasional holidays to support modification team work The selected candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on business needs, including, but not limited to: 1st shift 0630 – 1500, 2nd shift 1430 – 2300 and overtime when required. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Active DOD Secret Clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 6 years

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