Tool Die Maker 3/4

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a skilled Tool Die Maker to join their dynamic team in El Segundo. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for laying out and fabricating metalworking dies and molds while ensuring precision and quality in your work. With a rich history of technological advancements, this company offers a collaborative environment where your skills will contribute to groundbreaking projects. If you have a passion for manufacturing and a pioneering spirit, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Shift Differential

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in manufacturing, aerospace, tooling, or fabrication.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble metalworking dies and molds.
• Use precision tools to ensure exact tolerances and dimensions.

Skills

Metalworking

Blueprint Analysis

Machinist Hand Tools

Precision Measuring Instruments

Composite Layup

Composite Repair

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CribMaster

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Tool Die Maker 3 & 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Tooling organization. This leadership role is located in El Segundo, CA.**

**Job Responsibilities:**

+ Lays out, fabricates, and assembles metalworking dies, molds, and machine tool fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models, and engineering or shop specifications.

+ Uses a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments. Computes dimensions; determines machining and material or parts required.

+ Performs precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions; recommends revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered; and solves problems relating to unusual materials, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production process.

+ May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

**Basic Qualifications:**

**Tool Die Maker 3**

+ Must have a high school diploma/GED AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in manufacturing, aerospace, tooling, and/or fabrication industries/experience

+ Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access

+ Must be available to work any shift

+ Composite Layup and Composite Repair Capabilities

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Experience working with tool kitting and crib inventory/management

+ Experience working with CribMaster or similar

**Tool Die Maker 4**

+ Must have a high school diploma/GED AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in manufacturing, aerospace, tooling, and/or fabrication industries/experience

+ Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access

+ Must be available to work any shift

+ Composite Layup and Composite Repair Capabilities

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Experience working with tool kitting and crib inventory/management

+ Experience working with CribMaster or similar

Salary Range: $64,600.00 - $107,600.00Salary Range 2: $76,800.00 - $128,000.00

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.