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U103 FAB A LAUNCH TUBES

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Northrop Grumman

Sunnyvale, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/13/2026

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U103 FAB A LAUNCH TUBES
Northrop Grumman 3.2 ( ) Sunnyvale, CA on company site Why you should apply for a job to
Northrop Grumman :
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PRIMARY FUNCTION
Align, mill, drill, burn, and weld flange and tube sections on the alignment fixture to meet exacting length, straightness and perpendicularity requirements.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Alignment fixture, welding machine and equipment, floor controlled crane, milling, parting and drilling fixtures, indicators, optical alignment equipment, locating fixture, material handling equipment,. carts, disc sanders, files, scribe, wrenches, ladder, welding hood, vacuum, safety glasses and burning equipment, etc.
MATERIAL
Tube and flange sections, weld wire, inert gases, flux, sanding discs, rags, etc.
DIRECTION OF OTHERS
Direct helper assigned to assist in fabricating tube and flange sections.
WORKING PROCEDURE
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FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE OF PAY FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.
Receive work assignment from supervision. Read and follow safety regulations and procedures and MI package including drawings, change notices, operation sheets, specifications and work authorizations. Load and align tube/flange sections on hydraulic mandrel and attach locating fixture to upper flange. Scribe azimuth locations on flanges using locating fixtures as templates. Position and align tube and flange sections to one another for circumferential welding by adjusting roll jack-screws to insure completed tube meets exacting straightness and perpendicularity requirements. Determine weld shrinkage and set up and operate fixture to part-off bevel tube section to meet exacting length tolerance. Set amperage, voltage, pressures, feeds and speeds within limits specified and use proper electrode. Position and operate automatic welding equipment to deposit weld to join flange and tube sections where extreme care must be exercised to produce a quality joint. Set up and operate fixture to mill-off weld crowns and drill holes in tube to exacting azimuth and longitudinal locations. Layout and scribe reference points as required. Burn penetrations using plasma burning equipment. Sign off operations completed and obtain inspection sign off on operation sheets as required. Maintain in effect certification for welding and take and acceptably pass periodic and written tests. Check work for conformance to specifications. Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Make proper time charge entries and record data as required. Perform work of equal or lower classification as required. This is a Union represented position.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Minimum of 5 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 and Excel). •#MPR • 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://https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Why you should apply for a job to
Northrop Grumman :
93% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews Back-up Care Advantage offers employees a safety net for those days when regular care arrangements fall through. Sitter City offers access to babysitters, dog walkers & caregivers who can assist with special needs, companion care, housekeeping & more. We've partnered with College Coach, an organization that can assist employees and their families through important educational challenges.

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