Machinist 2 - D Shift

Northrop Grumman•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•$44,400 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 Space Sector is seeking a Machinist – Level 2 to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT. This position will be supporting our Copper Crossing Value Stream (CXVS) facility. 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. D-Shift: This is a weekend, night shift position (12-hour shifts, rotating Thursdays). 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
2+ years CNC 3 - 5-axis machining experience.
Extensive experience running manual machines and performing set-ups.
Experience with Fanuc Controller preferred
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.

Nice To Haves

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.
Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Performs 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.