Full Rate Machinist(Off Shift)

Northrop Grumman; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 46,838 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a High Rate Machinist at the Rocket Center site in West Virginia. The role focuses on operating manual and CNC machines, recording SPC data, and collaborating to improve safety, quality, and cost. Relocation assistance may be available.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least five years of machining experience, with the ability to work all shifts within a union environment and to read blueprints and measure parts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the operation of manual and/or CNC machining equipment.
• Ability to work all three shifts as required within a union environment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to read and take measurements using digital and manual inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Run production parts on Manual and CNC machining equipment.
• Record SPC characteristics of manufactured parts.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supervision, and Mission Assurance to improve safety, quality, and cost.
• Train other machinists and operators to safely and accurately manufacture parts.
• Mount tooling and align tools; perform touch-offs on X, Z, and Y axes; produce first parts and submit to inspection.
• Make changes based on inspection results to achieve first piece acceptance.
• Ensure gages and documentation are present in the work area.
• Note tool changes; operate processes per procedures and setup sheets.
• Support R&D efforts by collaborating with engineers.

Skills

Manual CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Inspection measurements

Union shift work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manual measuring tools

CNC equipment operation

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

High Rate Machinist

Sector: Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems.

Location: Rocket Center, West Virginia.

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access.

Learn More About Our Site Here

https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/northrop-grumman-in-rocket-center-west-virginia

Duties/Responsibilities

• Running production parts on Manual and CNC machining equipment
• Collection and recording of SPC characteristics of manufactured parts on digital and manual measuring devices
• Work with Supervision, Engineering and/or Mission Assurance personnel to improve safety, quality, and/or cost of manufacturing processes
• Train other machinists and operators to safely, accurately and proficiently manufacture parts using manual and CNC equipment.
• Serve as resource for Engineering, Supervision, Mission Assurance and other machinists as required
• Mount tooling according to the tool sheet or the program
• Indicate and align all tools
• Touch off tools on X, Z, and Y axis
• Produce first part and submit to inspection
• Make changes based on inspection results in order to get first piece acceptance
• Assure that all gages and necessary documentation are in the work area
• Note all tool and insert changes
• Basic knowledge of how to operate and navigate a computer.
• Operate any process in accordance with the procedures and set up sheets
• Support Research & Development efforts by collaborating with respective engineers

Pay

• $34.62 per hour is the pay rate for this role and not negotiable due to this role being within the union. (Working the off shift grants an additional $0.63 to hourly rate).

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• A minimum of (5) five years’ experience in the operation of manual and/or CNC controlled machining equipment.
• The ability to work all three shifts as required within a union environment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to read and take measurements using digital and manual inspection equipment.

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.