Machinist 3/4

Northrop Grumman • Elkton, MD

1d • $58,300 - $115,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring an experienced Machinist at its Propulsion Systems and Controls facility in Elkton, Maryland. The position may be filled at either the Machinist 3 or Machinist 4 level, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. The facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems for government and commercial customers.

The machinist sets up and operates CNC and conventional machine-shop equipment, including lathes and mills, to produce parts according to drawings and written technical specifications. The role requires working with minimal supervision and willingness to work with explosives. Candidates hired into this role must submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for approval under the facility’s Federal Explosives License.

The position requires the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite. Relocation assistance may be available. The posted salary ranges are $58,300–$97,100 for the primary level and $69,300–$115,500 for the secondary level. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman also provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• For Machinist 3: high school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of machine-shop experience.
• For Machinist 4: high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of machine-shop experience.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, GD&T, and other engineering specifications.
• Working knowledge of shop-floor mathematics and measuring tools and equipment.
• Ability to set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Ability to set up, program, and operate CNC machines; Mazak and Proto Trak are preferred.
• 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 show concern for the safety of others.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.
• Submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor under the facility’s Federal Explosives License.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Ability to program and set up Mazak lathes, mills, and Integrex machines.
• Experience with Proto-Trak lathes and mills.
• Experience with EDM equipment.
• Explosive training.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and conventional machine-shop equipment.
• Use lathes and mills to produce parts according to drawings and written technical specifications.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Be willing to work with explosives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Possible overtime, shift differential, and 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