Milling Machine Machinist 2

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

10d•$58,300 - $97,100•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 Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as an Milling Machine Machinist 2, based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or experience in machine milling setup/operation
Ability to read blueprints/sketches or other engineering specifications
Ability to use precision hand tools and measuring instruments
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance
US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CNC programming software such as SurfCam or MasterCam
Willingness to learn CNC programming
Sheet Metal forming and/or welding experience

Responsibilities

Preparing and operating plain or universal, horizontal, and vertical milling machines to produce precision components.
Setting up machines and selecting, mounting, and aligning specialized attachments or custom tooling.
Planning the machining sequence, determining the number of passes, and choosing the optimal set‑up method.
Computing and adjusting cutting speeds, feed rates, and depth of cut to meet exact tolerances.
Executing advanced milling operations such as compound‑angle cuts, contouring, boring angular holes, helical and spiral milling, serrating, and cutting gears, splines, honing, and keyways.
Interpreting blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; using hand tools and precision measuring instruments; performing standard shop calculations; and marking out stock material for machining.
Monitoring and verifying product quality using statistical process control or other quality‑control procedures.