RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

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.

Primary Function:

Set up and weld various types, sizes and shapes of materials and standard fabrications utilizing the full range of welding processes in all positions, requiring extreme care to produce a quality joint where methods, sequences and tooling have been established.

Tools and Equipment:

GMAW (Gas Metal Arc), GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc), SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), SAW (Submerged Arc Welding), EW (Electroslag Welding), burning equipment, regulators, induction heaters, welding positioners, fixtures, slag gun, grinder, crane, ladder, scaffold; hand truck, forklift, safety glasses, face shield, gloves, hammer, punch, square, chalk line.

Material:

Ferrous and nonferrous metals and their alloys, plate, structural shapes, casings and weldments, Oxygen, acetylene and inert gases, flux, welding wire and rods, etc.

Direction of Others:

Direct Welder "C” assigned to help in the type, size and location of weld required And direct Filer Chippers and Chippers assigned to help.

Work Procedure and/or Responsibility Assigned:

1. Receive work assignment from supervision.

2. Read and follow safety regulations and procedures and MI package including drawings, change notices, operation sheets, specifications, and work authorizations.

3. Lay out and mark or scribe reference lines on parts, strongback and positioner and assemble standard fabrications where sequences have been established and locate parts in positioning fixtures for welding. Trim parts to fit using burning equipment. Brace weldment to retain proper size and shape

during welding.

4. Set up equipment by setting amperage, voltage, pressures, feeds and speeds within limits specified and obtaining specified electrode.

5. Preheat and maintain temperature of work as specified.

6. Operate welding equipment to deposit single and multiple layers of weld in all positions where extreme care must be exercised to produce a quality joint with uniform penetration that will withstand nondestructive testing arid machining to exacting tolerances. Clean weld between passes.

7. Repair weld all visual defects, voids and incomplete welds, remove runoff tabs and clean up ends of weld joints.

This is a Union Represented position.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED or trade school completion.

• Minimum of 3 years Welding experience in structural, pipe, or light gauge.

• Prior work experience with interpreting blueprints, sketches, and manufacturing instructions.

• US citizenship is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior work experience in Aircraft, Military, Marine, Naval or Automotive welding.

• Prior work experience operating cranes and forklifts.

• Prior work experience with SAP, MRP, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.