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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Sunnyvale/U103-BLADER-A_R10254061) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / U103 Blader A ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 Lay out, assemble, fit and rivet all types of blades and shrouds on rotating elements of turbines where the quality of work is extremely critical. Measure, set and record portage openings. ### TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Riveting machines, saws, rolls, drills, presses, grinders, balance machines, ovens, balance ways and scales. Blading and hand tools, jigs, fixtures, templates, hammers, cutting and heating torch, cut off wheels, chisels, punch. Pneumatic, hydraulic and electric power tools, riveting guns, mandrels, rollers, drills, safety glasses, micrometers, indicating devices, calipers, verniers, etc. ### MATERIAL Turbine rotors, turbine generator set and force draft blower rotors, compressor and turbine feed pump rotor, all types of blading, seal strip and shroud material. Renewal part and special product rotors and blades. Diaphragms, blade rings, cylinders, compressor housings, nozzle blocks, caulking, lay out fluid, emery paper, etc. ### DIRECTION OF OTHER Directs Spt. Blader assigned to help in blading. ### WORKING PROCEDURE THE 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. Performs the work of a Spt. ### Bladder and in addition perform the following - 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. - Grind, lap and shave blades (other than side entry) to exacting tolerances to properly fit blades in assemblies. - Assemble, shim, caulk, peen and pin blades (other than side entry) in rotating elements and calculate material to be removed to close rows and fit locking pieces to exacting tolerances. - Lay out and scribe the location of locking pieces and set up and operate equipment to drill, ream and tap holes for locking pins. Position pitch straps on blades and lay out and scribe tenon locations for drilling the shroud. - Assemble and fit shrouds to rotating elements. - Determine and install cams, gears and tools and operate riveting machines or manually rivet and peen shroud to blades on rotating elements where quality and shape of rivet head is extremely critical. Apply various types of heat to rivets in accordance with specifications. - Heat rings and discs and shrink on shafts. Cut, fit, and assemble keys. - Measure and record port openings and form, bend, wedge and shim blades to establish port openings. - Maintain in effect certification for riveting and take and acceptably pass-periodic working and written tests. - Relay pertinent job information to employees assigned to the same machines and tasks on the following shifts. - Make proper time charge entries and record data as required. - Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition. - Perform other work of equal or lower classification as required. - Calibrate balance machines to prove outset up by adding a known weight and determining its size, location and angle from the instruments and gauges. This is a union position. ### Basic Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent or Trade School. 1 year of experience balancing rotating elements. 1 year of experience with riveting. 1 year of experience using calibration tools (i.e. micrometers, indicating devices, calipers, verniers, etc.). US Citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret Clearance. ### Preferred Qualifications Active Secret Clearance. Certified Riveter. 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](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 20, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 12 days - Location: United States-California-Sunnyvale - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Sunnyvale/U103-BLADER-A_R10254061) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [Acoustic Analyst Level 2/3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/12ef53c49c6adab5d387/) United States-California-Sunnyvale ### [Manager 2 - Program Planning and Scheduling](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/ef4bf13f99f4822e331c/) United States-California-Sunnyvale ### [Manager Computer Systems Analysis 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/345afaf899a767e58f23/) United States-California-Sunnyvale ### [Manager Mission Assurance 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/0d8adefc64a1882270ff/) United States-California-Sunnyvale ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Blader-Welder I, Field Outage Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mitsubishi-heavy-industries/jobs/2b3a13b6e4f1aa1c37b8/) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries · Orlando, FL, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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