Machinist 2

We are a state-of-the-art Machine Shop with numerous CNC machines, lathes, and manual mills.  Northrop Grumman offers apprenticeship programs and tuition reimbursement, providing employees a path to skill and educational growth. Working at Northrop Grumman means making a direct contribution to mission projects that keep our homeland safe, expanding the boundaries of possibility, and reshaping the world we live in.

Operate various conventional and/or numerically controlled machining centers on semi-complex jobs. Work from blueprints, sketches, planning sheets, verbal instructions, and/or engineering, tooling, or equipment information. Contribute to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Work with minimal guidance in a team environment.

• →Sets up and runs multiple production machines. Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming parts. Performs machine operations where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been pre-planned and established. Makes necessary machine adjustments to ensure proper machine functioning or cutting action.
• →Aligns and fastens work using standard fixtures and established methods.
• →Installs and adjusts cutting tools consistent with type and size of material being machined.
• →Programs fixturing using Conversational controller or CAM software. 
• →Follows established manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling.
• →Adjusts feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation.
• →Operates hand and power tools to deburr precision and complex machine parts in accordance with semi-complicated engineering blueprints and route sheets to close tolerances.
• →Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, micrometers, and comparators. Uses various types of magnification equipment (including a microscope) to detect and avoid damage to surfaces and critical areas. Visually inspects parts for burrs or damaged machined surfaces.
• →Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements.
• →Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area.
• →Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• →Performs other related tasks as requested.
• →Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• →Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities and understands that personal effort and attitude play a significant part in the success of the business.

• →Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications.

• →Has working knowledge of machine shop mathematics, may include trigonometry.

• High School Diploma or GED plus relevant Trade School Certification or two years of machining/manufacturing experience.
• Experience making machine set ups.

• Experience reading and following blueprints, documentation, and verbal instructions.
• Experience program fixturing using conversational controller or CAM software. 
• Ability to sometimes work second shift based on workload.

• CMM experience
• Experience with Model Based Engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Mastercam.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!