U103 MACHINIST-TOOLING

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology and revolutionary systems. In this role, you will plan and operate a variety of machine tools, utilizing your extensive experience in tool fabrication and CNC machining. You will be part of a culture that values intellectual curiosity and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the future of technology. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to bring their skills to a team dedicated to excellence. If you have a pioneering spirit and a passion for making a difference, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in tool fabrication and CNC machining.
• Proficient in interpreting blueprints and using measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and operate various machine tools to create parts and tools.
• Ensure compliance with specifications and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Blueprint Interpretation

CNC Machining

Tool Fabrication

Measuring Instruments

Geometry and Trigonometry Calculations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Tools

CNC Lathes

Manual Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Measuring Tools

Job description

Requisition ID: R10184796

• Category: Non NGJF

• Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Any (United States of America)

• Travel Required: No

• Positions Available: 2

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.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Plan machining operations and set up and operate a variety of machine tools and attachments to make, alter and repair parts of overall designs and tools and gauges to exacting tolerances and finishes requiring unusual machining operations, where information is not always complete.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Manual and CNC lathes, mills, duplicators, jig borers, jig mill, surface, cylindrical, internal and tool cutter grinders, drill presses, saws, tracer attachments, dividing heads, rotary tables, gear trains, jigs, fixtures, hand tools such as grinders, hammers, wrenches, files, stones, micrometer, verniers, protractor, dial indicators, scales, sine plates and bars, surface plates, height gauges, optical comparator, safety glasses.

MATERIAL:

A variety of ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys, woods, and plastic for tools, dies, gauges, jigs, and fixture components and assemblies.

DIRECTION OF OTHERS:

None

WORKING PROCEDURE:

Perform the duties of a Grinder‑Tooling and in addition perform the following:

Receive work assignment from supervision. Read and follow safety regulations and procedures and MI package including drawings, change notices, sketches, operation sheets, specifications, work authorizations, and verbal data. Develop dimensions for parts where information supplies is incomplete. Plan the machining operations and sequences required to machine a variety of cutting tools, and component parts of overall designs. Make difficult calculations involving geometry and trigonometry and lay out reference lines on material. Set up, operate and adjust a variety of machine tools and attachments to make, alter, and repair parts of overall designs and single tools and gauges requiring considerable ingenuity and improvising to accomplish difficult machining operations to exacting tolerances and finishes. May make special fixtures for holding, positioning and clamping material and tack weld items together to facilitate machining. Check work for conformance to specifications. Assist Tool, Die and Gauge Maker in assembling, fitting and aligning complete tools, jigs, and fixtures. Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Make proper time charge entries and record data as required. Perform other work of equal or lower classification as required.

This is a union position.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

• A minimum of 10 years experience in tool fabrication in a manufacturing environment.

• A minimum of 10 years with interpreting blueprints, sketches, manufacturing instructions and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

• A minimum of 10 years with CNC machine code, MDI and manual machining.

• A minimum of 10 years with measuring instruments such as indicators, calipers, micrometers, bore micrometers, height gages, thread gauges and other hand tools.

• US citizenship is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 12 years work experience with machining; Horizontal Mill, Vertical mill, Lathe.

• Minimum of 12 years with set up of Vertical and Horizontal Mill and Lathe, Offsets, Fixtures, Planer Jacks, Ground Blocks, etc.

• Minimum of 12 years in maintaining tolerances within .0002 inches.

• Minimum of 12 years with machine set up and program process improvements.

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.