U109 Model Maker – Machinist/Fabricator A - 1st Shift

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Model Maker – Machinist/Fabricator A to join its dynamic team in Linthicum, Maryland. This role involves planning and executing machining, fabricating, and assembly operations to create first models of complex mechanical units. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, machine shop training, and a strong mechanical aptitude. Join a pioneering company where your contributions will impact technology and innovation for generations to come, and enjoy a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and growth.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with machine shop training and geometry course completion.
• Two years as lower classified Model Maker or seven years in related operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform machining and assembly operations for complex mechanical units.
• Set-up and operate machine tools with expert skill to produce models.

Skills

Machining

Fabrication

Assembly Operations

Mechanical Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Machine Shop Training

Course in Geometry

Tools

Machine Tools

Fabricating Equipment

Job description

Requisition ID: R10174482

• Category: Non-CJCS

• Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• 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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Model Maker – Machinist/Fabricator A to join its team in Linthicum, Maryland.

Primary Function:

Plan and perform all machining, fabricating and assembly operations to produce first models of complex mechanical units, utilizing latest available program and/or non-program methods for a variety of machines.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the determination and planning of all machining, fabricating, and assembly operations necessary to produce complete first models of complex mechanical units.
• Work from sketches or verbal information when drawings are not available.
• Determine, plan and coordinate the various operations necessary to produce models, requiring a general overall knowledge of all program and/or non-program machining, fabricating, and assembly methods.
• Set-up and operate with expert skill all machine tools and fabricating equipment.
• Complete operational sequence program sheet providing step-by-step coded information necessary to control all programmed machines.
• Perform all final mechanical assembly, fitting, aligning and adjustment to make model complete.
• Install the models in airborne, shipborne, and/or land-based vehicles.
• Improvise the machining and fabricating of component parts in the absence of complete information.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Education Requirement:

High school graduate or the equivalent with machine shop training and satisfactory completion of a course in geometry.

Experience Requirement:

Two years as lower classified Model Maker – Machinist/Fabricator B or seven years outside experience in related machine shop operations.

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