Milling Machine Machinist 1 or 2

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

3d•$51,400 - $101,800•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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Milling Machine Machinist 1 or 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position requires on-site support located in Palmdale, CA where technology and teamwork come together.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience (for Level 1)
High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience (for Level 2)
Experience with robotics and CNC Machining
Experience with precision measuring Instruments - Micrometers, Preset Torque tools, Reference inspection gauges, Dial indicators
Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, walking for long periods of time, lifting up to 35 lbs., climbing up ladders
Ability to work these 3 shifts: 4/10 Days, Mon - Thurs 5:00am – 3:30pm; 4/10 Nights, Mon - Thurs 4:12pm – 2:42am; 3/10 Days, Fri – Sun 5:00am – 3:30pm
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Formal CNC Machining Certificate

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates horizontal, multi joint or vertical numerical control machines to perform machining operations such as compound angles and contours; boring compound angular holes; doing helical and spiral milling; serrating; and gear, spline, and keyway cutting and spray to exacting tolerances.
Selects, mounts, and aligns various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling; follows sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; determines, sets, and monitors speeds, feeds; interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; uses a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations; and measures, marks, and scribe's dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures.
Oversee automated systems, robotic assembly lines, or conveyor networks using computer-controlled interfaces and HMIs.
Conduct routine quality checks on processed or manufactured goods to ensure they meet exact specifications.
Maintain accurate daily logs of machine downtime, performance metrics, and maintenance activities.
Enforce strict adherence to safety regulations, use personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensure workspaces are free of hazards.