Machinist 3/4 - B Shift

Northrop GrummanClearfield, UT
$52,700 - $104,500Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Machinist – Level 3 or Level 4 to work with our Case Value Stream Operations team. This position will be located at our facility in Clearfield, UT. As a Machinist in our Case Center of Excellence, you will work on and inspect High Value rocket motor case manufacturing activities utilizing Machining Centers and Hand Operations. This job involves machining parts per specification by setting up and operating CNC equipment. The Machinist is responsible for: quality of the product by performing both in-process and final part inspections, care and maintenance of the equipment, assuring tooling and materials readiness, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This position will require the individual to provide training to others in all aspects of CNC equipment setup, operation and maintenance. B-Shift is a weekday, night shift position (10-hour shifts) M-Th 6am-4:30pm. Overtime is worked as necessary.

Requirements

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with others at all levels of the organization
  • Proven track record training mid to upper skill level machine operators
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to prioritize
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, diverse environment
  • Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence
  • High energy, results oriented, self-motivated / self-reliant, team player
  • Candidate must have 4+ years CNC 3 - 5-axis machining experience (for Level 3) or 6+ years CNC 3 - 5-axis machining experience (for Level 4).
  • Must have extensive experience running manual machines and performing set-ups.
  • Ability to read and interpret production specifications, production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications (English)
  • Ability to read and interpret blue prints
  • Expert in GD&T
  • Experience in following written set-up instructions and /or performing unique set-ups
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve unforeseen, unique issues as they arise in machining a part(s)
  • Experience in complex measurements and advanced shop math calculations relative to tolerances, dimensions, tooling, and feeds and speeds
  • Ability to understand and work with knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and disciplines.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Fanuc Controller preferred
  • Machinist Certification from an accredited Trade School

Responsibilities

  • Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, and precision grinders to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
  • Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; uses a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining; fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required.
  • Some machines may be numerically controlled.
  • May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
  • Sets up and operates CNC equipment.
  • Ensures quality of the product by performing both in-process and final part inspections.
  • Maintains care and maintenance of the equipment.
  • Assures tooling and materials readiness.
  • Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
  • Provide training to others in all aspects of CNC equipment setup, operation and maintenance.

Benefits

  • health insurance coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • overtime
  • shift differential
  • discretionary bonus
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