Machinist – Level 2/3

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 44,400 - 87,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Machinist to join the Case Center of Excellence in Salt Lake City. You will set up and operate CNC equipment, inspect parts, and train others in CNC setup and maintenance.

The role requires reading technical drawings, GD&T proficiency, and lean manufacturing understanding. Shift options include day or night rotations with potential overtime. The position emphasizes quality, safety, and efficient production in a high-value rocket motor case environment, with

Qualifications

• 2+ years CNC 3–5-axis machining experience.
• Extensive experience running manual machines and performing set-ups.
• Experience with Fanuc Controller preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret production specifications, production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications (English).
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints.
• Expert in GD&T.
• Experience in following written set-up instructions and/or performing unique set-ups.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve unforeseen, unique issues as they arise in machining a part(s).
• Experience in complex measurements and advanced shop math calculations relative to tolerances, dimensions, tooling, and feeds and speeds.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC equipment to machine parts per specification.
• Perform in-process and final part inspections for quality.
• Maintain equipment, tooling, and materials readiness.
• Provide training to others on CNC setup, operation and maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Overtime as necessary for both shifts.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

Fanuc controller

Reading drawings

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Education

Machinist Certification

Job description

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.

Role Description & Responsibilities

As a Machinist in our Case Center of Excellence, you will work on and inspect High Value rocket motor case manufacturing activities utilizing Machining Centers and Hand Operations.

This job involves machining parts per specification by setting up and operating CNC equipment. The Machinist is responsible for quality of the product by performing both in-process and final part inspections, care and maintenance of the equipment, assuring tooling and materials readiness, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This position will require the individual to provide training to others in all aspects of CNC equipment setup, operation and maintenance.

The selected individual can be placed on either A‑Shift or B‑Shift.

A‑Shift: This is a weekday, day shift position (12‑hour shifts, rotating Thursdays).

B‑Shift: This is a weekday, night shift position (12‑hour shifts, rotating Thursdays).

Overtime is worked as necessary for both shifts.

Competencies for Success

• Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with others at all levels of the organization
• Proven track record training mid to upper skill level machine operators
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, diverse environment
• Initiative, self‑starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence
• High energy, results oriented, self‑motivated / self‑reliant, team player

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• 2+ years CNC 3 – 5‑axis machining experience
• Extensive experience running manual machines and performing set‑ups
• Experience with Fanuc Controller preferred
• Ability to read and interpret production specifications, production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications (English)
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints
• Expert in GD&T
• Experience in following written set‑up instructions and/or performing unique set‑ups
• Demonstrated ability to resolve unforeseen, unique issues as they arise in machining a part(s)
• Experience in complex measurements and advanced shop math calculations relative to tolerances, dimensions, tooling, and feeds and speeds
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and disciplines

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• 4+ years CNC 3 – 5‑axis machining experience
• Extensive experience running manual machines and performing set‑ups
• Experience with Fanuc Controller preferred
• Ability to read and interpret production specifications, production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications (English)
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints
• Expert in GD&T
• Experience in following written set‑up instructions and/or performing unique set‑ups
• Demonstrated ability to resolve unforeseen, unique issues as they arise in machining a part(s)
• Experience in complex measurements and advanced shop math calculations relative to tolerances, dimensions, tooling, and feeds and speeds
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and disciplines

Experience Preferred

• Machinist Certification from an accredited Trade School

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Primary Level Salary Range: $44,400.00 - $74,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00

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.

Application Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.