Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Milling Machine Machinist – Level 2/Level 3 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
This job involves machining parts per specification by setting up and operating CNC equipment.
This position will work a 4/10 schedule, with required overtime.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned
Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.
This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
- High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Candidate must have 4+ years’ experience on 3 Axis CNC machines, 4 and 5 Axis a plus
- Candidate must have minimum 2 years of NC programming experience, Mastercam preferred
- Experience with Renishaw machine probing cycles
- Experience with workflow databases, Team Center experience preferred.
- Must have experience running manual machines and performing set-ups
- Experience with Siemens, Fanuc, and HAAS controllers preferred
- Ability to read and interpret production specifications, production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications (English)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- 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
- Perform other related work assignments, special projects, and other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Supervisor or Shift Lead
- Experience fabricating component parts where set-ups are non-routine and tolerances are difficult to acquire and maintain
- Expert on materials and machining processes
- Able to work overtime and weekends as required
- Able to work in a standing position for extended time periods
- Able to lift or move a minimum of 35 -50 lbs. for up to 12 hours per day; pushing or pulling 35 -60+ lbs. occasionally throughout the workday
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
- High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Candidate must have 6+ years’ experience on 3 Axis CNC machines, 4 and 5 Axis a plus
- Candidate must have minimum 4 years of NC programming experience, Mastercam preferred
- Experience with Renishaw machine probing cycles
- Experience with workflow databases, Team Center experience preferred.
- Must have experience running manual machines and performing set-ups
- Experience with Siemens, Fanuc, and HAAS controllers preferred
- Ability to read and interpret production specifications, production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications (English)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- 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
- Perform other related work assignments, special projects, and other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Supervisor or Shift Lead
- Experience fabricating component parts where set-ups are non-routine and tolerances are difficult to acquire and maintain
- Expert on materials and machining processes
- Able to work overtime and weekends as required
- Able to work in a standing position for extended time periods
- Able to lift or move a minimum of 35 -50 lbs. for up to 12 hours per day; pushing or pulling 35 -60+ lbs. occasionally throughout the workday
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer experience machining energetic materials
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Primary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $62,700.00 - $104,500.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of additional education and/or related experience for Level 2
- Four years of additional education and/or related experience for Level 3
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- At least 8 years of experience operating 3-axis CNC machines
- At least 2 years of NC programming experience
- Experience with Renishaw machine probing cycles
- Experience operating manual machines and performing setups
- Ability to read and interpret production specifications, diagrams, assembly drawings, technical specifications, and blueprints
- Expertise in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience following written setup instructions and performing unique setups
- Ability to resolve unforeseen and unique machining issues
- Experience with complex measurements and advanced shop math involving tolerances, dimensions, tooling, feeds, and speeds
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and disciplines
- Experience fabricating component parts with non-routine setups and difficult tolerances
- Expertise in materials and machining processes
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as required
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift or move 35 to 50 pounds for up to 12 hours per day and push or pull heavier loads occasionally
- Experience with Mastercam
- Experience with Vericut or other simulation software
- Experience with workflow databases, preferably Teamcenter
- Experience with OSP and/or FANUC controllers
- Experience machining energetic materials
- Experience operating 4- and 5-axis CNC machines
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