High Rate Machinist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: No

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’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a High Rate Machinist to support our growing business in our Rocket Center, West Virginia location.

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access

Learn more about our site here:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/northrop-grumman-in-rocket-center-west-virginia

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Running production parts  on Manual and CNC machining equipment
• Collection and recording of SPC characteristics of manufactured parts on digital and manual measuring devices
• Work with Supervision, Engineering and/or Mission Assurance personnel to improve safety, quality, and/or cost of manufacturing processes
• Train other machinists and operators to safely, accurately and proficiently manufacture parts using manual and CNC equipment.
• Serve as resource for Engineering, Supervision, Mission Assurance and other machinists as required
• Mount tooling according to the tool sheet or the program

• Indicate and align all tools
• Touch off tools on X,Z, and Y axis
• Produce first part and submit to inspection
• Make changes based on inspection results in order to get first piece acceptance
• Assure that all gages and necessary documentation are in the work area
• Note all tool and insert changes
• Basic knowledge of how to operate and navigate a computer.
• Operate any process in accordance with the procedures and set up sheets
• Support Research & Development efforts by collaborating with respective engineers

Pay:

• $34.62 per hour is the pay rate for this role and not negotiable due to this role being within the union.(Working the off shift grants an additional $0.63 to hourly rate)

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent,
• A minimum of (5) five years’ experience in the operation of manual and/or CNC controlled machining equipment.
• The ability to work all three shifts as required within a union environment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Ability to read and take measurements using digital and manual inspection equipment

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.