Composite Bonder Technician

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. Our Aeronautics Systems sector is currently seeking a Composite Bonder level 1 to join our operations team, located in Clearfield, UT, working on a variety of bonds of dissimilar materials (composite, metal, or laminate) assemblies, parts, skins, components, equipment or structures into semi-finished or finished products. Please note: Only external candidates and NG employees who are not currently aircraft structures mechanics at the Clearfield site will be considered under this requisition. This position requires no previous knowledge or work history working on aircrafts. The candidate chosen will go through up to 6 weeks of training before hitting the shop floor. From there they will receive close supervision involving detailed and written instructions with checks on work performance. What you’ll get to do: Read and interpret blueprints. Lay out articles, cuts parts or materials to size and apply liquid or solid bonding agents. Understanding of ply orientations and vacuum bagging processes Operates 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. Sand, burs and smooth over areas, apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges. Monitor and verify quality of finished product. Complete repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions. Verifies quality of finished product.