Energetic Machinist 2/3

Northrop Grumman • Elkton, MD

2d • $53,500 - $105,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Propulsion Systems and Controls business unit is seeking an Energetic Machinist to work at its facility in Elkton, Maryland. The facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems for government and commercial customers.

The role involves setting up and operating CNC and conventional machine-shop equipment, including lathes and mills, to produce parts according to drawings and written technical specifications. The machinist must be able to work with minimal supervision and be willing to work with energetic materials. The position may be filled at either the Machinist 2 or Machinist 3 level, depending on experience and qualifications.

This role is covered by a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Hired candidates must complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval. Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• At least 2 years of machine-shop experience for Machinist 2, or at least 4 years for Machinist 3.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and other engineering specifications.
• Working knowledge of shop-floor mathematics and measuring tools or equipment.
• Ability to set up and operate a variety of machine tools, such as lathes, mills, and specialized machining equipment.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to learn and a positive team-working attitude.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work safely and concern for the safety of others.
• Willingness to work with energetic material.
• Ability to monitor machining operations remotely and maintain attention to detail.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Experience programming, setting up, and operating Proto-Trak lathes and mills.
• Explosive training.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and conventional machine-shop equipment.
• Operate lathes and mills to produce parts according to drawings and written technical specifications.
• Work with minimal supervision and be willing to work with energetic materials.
• Monitor machining operations remotely with attention to detail.
• Work safely and remain concerned for the safety of others.
• Complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED