Machinist 3

0887 DS - Armament Systems; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Machinist 3 for the Armament Systems unit on a second shift: M-Th 4x10, 3:00–1:30 A.M. The role requires machining on CNC lathes/mills, reading blueprints, and ensuring quality parts.

Responsibilities include operating machines, deburring parts, and maintaining a safe, organized work area while supporting Lean initiatives and team problem solving.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 years experience on CNC Lathes and Mills.
• Ability to follow written, electronic and verbal instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in a machining environment and using measurement tools to verify parts.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate components meeting design specifications.
• Operate CNC lathes and mills and surface grinders as needed.
• Inspect parts using gauges, calipers, and micrometers and ensure conformance to specs.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprints

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork

Lathes

Mills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNC Lathes

CNC Mills

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.

Northrop Grumman has 5 openings for a Machinist 3 for our Armament Systems Business Unit located in Mesa, AZ. Armament Systems is a leading supplier of integrated medium-caliber weapon systems for land, air and sea platforms through its world renowned Bushmaster® line of automatic cannons produced at its Mesa, Arizona facility. This is a second shift position: Hours: M-Th 4x10, 3:00 – 1:30 A.M.

Role description & Responsibilities: The Machinist is responsible for fabrication of various components and samples that meet design specifications. Operates various conventional and/or numerically controlled machining centers, lathes, and surface grinders on semi-complex jobs. Able to work from blueprints, sketches, planning sheets, verbal instructions, and/or engineering, tooling, or equipment information. Contributes to organizational initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works with limited guidance, in a team environment.

Job Duties: Position requires a High School Degree with a Minimum of 4 years Experience on CNC Lathes and Mills in a machining environment. Ability to follow written, electronic and verbal instructions and work with minimal supervision. Perform manual and CNC machine operations (including reworking parts) such as turning, milling, forming, drilling, tapping, and reaming parts. Adjusts feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts. Operates hand and power tools to deburr precision and complex machined parts in accordance with semi-complicated engineering blueprints. Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, and micrometers. Visually inspects parts for burrs or damaged machined surfaces. Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability. 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, especially safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area. Experience working in a team environment, collaborating with group members in problem solving.

Must be a US Citizen Primary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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.

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.