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Description
Northrop Grumman is in need of a Machinist to work at its Elkton, Maryland facility.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Job Responsibilities:
Set-up and operating CNC and conventional machine shop equipment
Ability to use lathes and mills to produce parts per drawing and/or written technical specifications
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Willing to work with explosives
This position can be filled at either the Machinist 2 or Machinist 3 level, depending on years of experience and qualifications.
Note - this is a first shift position.
Basic Requirements - Machinist level 2
High school diploma or equivalent education
Minimum 2 years of experience working in a machine shop
Must have the ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, GD & T, and other engineering specifications
Must have working knowledge of shop floor mathematics and measuring tools/equipment
Ability to set-up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders
Must be able to use basic hand tool and precision measuring instruments
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Candidate must have a willingness to learn and possess a positive team working attitude
Excellent communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work safely and concern for the safety of others
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite
Basic Requirements - Machinist level 3
High school diploma or equivalent education
Minimum 4 years of experience working in a machine shop
Must have the ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, GD & T, and other engineering specifications
Must have working knowledge of shop floor mathematics and measuring tools/equipment
Ability to set-up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders
Ability to set-up, program and operate CNC machines. Preferably Mazak and Proto Trak
Must be able to use basic hand tool and precision measuring instrument
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Candidate must have a willingness to learn and possess a positive team working attitude
Excellent communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work safely and concern for the safety of others
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite
Preferred Skills:
Associates Degree
Ability to program and set-up Mazak lathes, mills, and integrex machines
Experience with Proto-Trak lathes and mills
Experience with EDM equipment
Explosive training
This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a
possessor.
Salary Range: $45,400 - $75,600
Salary Range 2: $53,900 - $89,900
Employees may be eligible for 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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.