Milling Machinist 4 - (2nd Shift)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Redondo Beach, CA, is seeking a Milling Machine Machinist 4 for 2nd shift (3:30 PM to 12 AM). You will set up and operate CNC and manual milling equipment to produce complex aerospace hardware, interpret GD&T drawings, and optimize CAM programs.

The ideal candidate will have multi-axis milling experience, strong tooling knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior machinists while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating CNC milling machines and related equipment.
• Proficiency with Mastercam, Smartcam, or Gibbs.
• Experience in Swiss-type turning and/or mill-turn operations.
• Experience in multi-axis machining and high-speed machining.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings / GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines and related equipment.
• Interpret drawings and models with GD&T and verify dimensions.
• Select tooling, set offsets, and optimize CAM programs.
• Mentor junior machinists and apprentices.
• Support continuous improvement and lean practices.

Skills

CNC Milling

Multi-axis machining

GD&T interpretation

Reading drawings

Team mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mastercam

SmartCAM

GibbsCAM

Vericut

NX

Catia5

AutoCAD

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Space Sector has an immediate opening for a Milling Machine Machinist 4 (2nd Shift - 3:30 PM to 12 AM) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Redondo Beach, California.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced machinist capable of independently setting up and operating CNC and manual equipment to produce complex aerospace hardware in accordance with NG Space procedures. They will be comfortable machining a range of materials, interpreting engineering drawings and models with GD&T, and planning and executing machining operations from setup through final inspection. The candidate will select tooling and workholding, set and verify offsets, create, adjust and optimize CNC programs at the machine, and resolve common machining issues to protect quality, schedule, and cost. They will use precision measurement tools to validate product conformance, follow workmanship, FOD control, handling, and special process requirements, and maintain a clean, safe, and audit‑ready work area.

In addition, the ideal candidate will mentor junior machinists and apprentices, collaborate effectively with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Production to improve manufacturability, actively support continuous improvement (e.g., 5S and lean practices), and leverage CAM tools such as Mastercam (2020 or higher), Vericut, Catia, and NX to enhance process robustness and repeatability.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 6 years of experience as a CNC Programmer.
• Proficiency in programming skills using Mastercam, Smartcam, or GIBBS required.
• Experience in Swiss‑type turning (e.g., Tsugami) and/or mill‑turn operations.
• Experience in multi‑axis machining and turning with live tooling.
• Experience in high‑speed machining.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings / GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools and basic inspection documentation.
• Working knowledge of feeds/speeds, tool selection, and work holding for common aerospace materials (e.g., aluminum, titanium, stainless steels).
• Experience working from travelers/operation sheets and controlled process documentation in an AS9100 compliant or similar environment.
• Must be able to work 2nd shift (3:30 PM to 12 AM).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience machining space or aerospace hardware, preferably for NG Space or similar organizations.
• Familiarity with NG Space or equivalent machining‑related procedures, special process specifications, and workmanship standards.
• To include CNC Milling capability to set up and operate CNC milling machines or multi‑axis machining centers for complex, tight‑tolerance features and prismatic work.
• Experience with common CNC controls (Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, Mazak, or similar), including basic program edits and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Vericut, NX, Catia5, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Participation in MRB, corrective actions, or lean/continuous improvement activities.
• Experience training or assisting less experienced machinists on setups and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting and communicate clearly with peers and support functions.
• Ability to guide apprentices in the Apprentice Program as a Mentor.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required company and/or government clearances.
• Demonstrated ability to set up and operate CNC milling machines for moderately complex, tight‑tolerance parts with limited supervision.
• Conventional machining background.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. 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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $86,300.00 - $143,800.00

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.

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.