Machinist 3 - 2nd Shift

Northrop Grumman • Commerce, CA

3d • $61,100 - $101,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Level 3 Machinist at its Commerce, California site to work on and inspect next-generation composite structures. The role operates on second shift, 2:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., on a 9/80 schedule. The machinist sets up and operates production equipment, including 5-axis CNC mills and lathes, performs advanced machining operations, and inspects parts for conformance to specifications. The position also involves interpreting technical documentation, adjusting machines and tooling, maintaining equipment, and following established manufacturing methods.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and four years of additional education and/or related experience; four additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• CNC 5-axis machining experience.
• Experience with composite, honeycomb, and aluminum materials, forging, and hard metals such as stainless steel and titanium.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, production specifications, production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience with GD&T.
• Experience following written setup instructions and/or performing unique setups.
• Experience with complex measurements and advanced shop math calculations involving tolerances, dimensions, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
• Experience operating and setting up machines.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or trade school certification with a minimum of five years of experience.
• Experience with a HAAS GM2 5-axis controller.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve unforeseen, unique machining issues.
• Ability to understand verbal and written work instructions, with knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and disciplines.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multiple production machines, including 5-axis CNC mills and lathes.
• Perform advanced milling operations, including compound angle cuts, contouring, boring angular holes, helical and spiral milling, serrating, cutting gears and splines, honing, and keyways.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, engineering specifications, production specifications, and related technical documentation; use hand tools and precision measuring instruments; perform shop calculations; and mark out stock material for machining.
• Perform machining operations, including reworking parts, cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming.
• Perform operations where materials, tooling, and operation sequences have been preplanned and established.
• Make necessary machine adjustments and report improper machine functioning or cutting action for correction.
• Align and fasten work using standard fixtures and established methods.
• Install and adjust cutting tools based on the type and size of material being machined.
• Follow established manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling.
• Adjust feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to produce quality parts according to documentation.
• Inspect parts against specifications using instruments such as gauges, calipers, micrometers, and comparators.
• Routinely maintain equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability in accordance with division requirements.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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