Journeyman Machinist

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a skilled CNC/machine shop specialist to plan, set up, and operate CNC and manual equipment according to engineering drawings and quality standards.

You will perform precision machining, setups, and inspections, ensuring safety and environmental compliance while maintaining detailed documentation and quality control.

Qualifications

• Six years of CNC and manual machine shop experience after a recognized machining apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of programming languages to develop and execute CNC programs.
• Must understand geometric tolerances and ANSI Y14.5 standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and manual machines to fabricate tooling and dies.
• Perform precision assembly and quality inspections per drawings and fixtures.
• Maintain safety, environmental procedures, and documentation for waste and maintenance.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machine shop

Programming languages

Education

High School/Trade School

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Shapers

Drill presses

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No. 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.

SUMMARY

Plans sequence of operations and methods used to fabricate component parts using CNC and manually controlled machine tools. Determines the proper methods and procedures to perform the fabrication of various types of tooling and dies in the fabrication of various parts and assemblies. Sets up completely and independently CNC controlled machines to perform most operations within the machines capacity. Performs the mechanical functions as required to assemble mechanical and electromechanical assemblies. This occupation requires working from manuscripts and/or engineering drawings, sketches, dimensional prints, rough sketches and verbal instructions. Will be required to work using self-inspection as the guidelines for quality work within a team environment.

WORK PERFORMED

Requires the ability to use any machines tool, manual and CNC controlled machine tools and any machine shop equipment such as, but not limited to lathes, mills, shapers, drill presses, radial drills, grinders, etc. Should have a working knowledge of duplicators and boring mills, multi-axis CNC machinery. Performs precision assembly as required. Executes varied and complex setups; the operation of manual and computer controlled machines. Utilizes knowledge of programming languages to develop and execute CNC programs. Performs breakdown maintenance to include diagnostics and may include "factory trained" level of repair. Can operate coordinate axis measuring machines such as, but not limited to Cordex, Leitz, etc. Performs routine maintenance such as, but not limited to oiling, greasing, belt changing. Fulfills housekeeping requirements. Utilizes standard precision measuring instruments of the trade. Designs, fabricates and selects appropriate tools in the completion of the work assignments. Will be expected to perform quality inspection and acceptance tasks. Must possess knowledge of geometric tolerances and true position dimensioning per ANSI-Y14.5. Certification of ability to perform to the above is required and must be obtained from the quality assurance control center. Must demonstrate compliance to sound safety and environmental procedures. Will be required to maintain hazardous waste records. Heavy physical work ability may be periodically required. May be required to train team members and new employees. Participates in team meetings and activities. Performs related and incidental work assignments as required in the completion of assigned tasks. Must be able to follow exacting written and verbal instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires six (6) years of CNC and manual machine shop experience after a recognized machining apprenticeship and/or equivalent; High School/Trade School or equivalent. Must have a working knowledge of programming languages to be able to develop and execute complex setups. Utilizes machine shop mathematics such as, but not limited to trigonometry, geometry and must have a working knowledge of the correct usage of calibration standards. Must be able to perform all essential job functions and environmental/physical considerations per Employee Requisition.

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.

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We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.