Machinist 2/Machinist 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 (NGAS) has an opening for a Machinist Level 2 or 3. This position will be supporting our Beavercreek, OH and Kettering, OH facilities and requires onsite presence due to the nature of the role. We are a world-class manufacturer of composite structures, radomes, and antenna systems for military applications. 

The Machinist 2 or 3 will be responsible for setting up and operating 3 and 5 Axis Milling Machines. This is a great opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist who desires exciting and challenging work to join our team!

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

• Able to set up and operate a variety of machine tools including but not limited to milling machines, lathes, and able to align and fasten work using tooling fixtures.
• Able to use & understand tool sharpeners, tool tolerances, dimensions, calibrated measurements, setup sheets, callouts, probes, feeds & speeds, and standard specs.
• Able to use a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments to make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work.
• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).  
• Perform computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
• Program and edit G-Code and conversational.
• Implement lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.
• Performs all manufacturing operations safely, with quality in mind, and with customer delivery expectations met.
• Able to learn and perform other job functions with OJT when required. This would include but is not limited to performing program verifications, recipe verifications, rework, data collection & recording, and part processing & handling work among other duties.

The ideal candidate will be able to work under minimal supervision, be a quick learner, and a team player.  And have high integrity and understand the importance of escalating errors to their supervisor immediately. 

*This position requires the ability to work a WEEKEND DAY shift schedule from 6:00am – 6:30pm Friday - Sunday. 

This role can be filled at a Manufacturing Technician Level 1 or Manufacturing Technician Level 2 depending on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• High school diploma or equivalent/GED and 2 years of additional education and/or related experience
• Experience running machines and setup
• Experience on 3 Axis CNC machines
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience with 5 Axis CNC vertical machining centers.
• Active Secret DoD Security Clearance
• Associates degree or Trade School certification
• Experience with composite, honeycomb, and aluminum materials

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• High school diploma or equivalent/GED and 4 years of additional education and/or related experience
• Experience running machines and setup
• Experience on 3 Axis CNC machines
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience with 5 Axis CNC vertical machining centers.
• Active Secret DoD Security Clearance
• Associates degree or Trade School certification

Primary Level Salary Range: $44,200.00 - $73,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $52,500.00 - $87,500.00

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.