CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a CNC Dimension Control Technician 4 in Palmdale, CA.

Job Summary:

Maintains and repairs CNC Machines. Lays out, fabricates and assembles a variety of standard and nonstandard major jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges, and related tooling involving compound angels and complex contours where the establishment and coordination to exacting tolerances of numerous tooling holes and reference points between several planes are required. Plans work to be performed and determines methods and sequence of operations working from tool design drawings or own designs. Sets up and operates optical instruments to check overall and detailed alignment, fit, or adjustment of assemblies. Develops and designs holding devices and jig and fixture details. Prepares operational sequences and shop drawings covering parts fabrication and assembly to be performed by others. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.

• Must have the ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 35 pounds.

• Ability to work inside and outside in a warehouse / shop floor environment.

• Ability to handle and assemble small parts and machinery.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance, including Special Access Program within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

• Experience with fabrication, hand tools and machines (saws, drill, mill and lathe)

• Must have the ability to work 1st shift “5 am – 3:30 pm” or 2nd shift “4:12 pm – 2:42 am” and any work schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to trouble shoot automated equipment and determine appropriate repairs. Also requires the ability to repair equipment as needed.

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and determine likely causes of machine error.

• Ability to repair automated equipment.

• Experience using a maintenance tracking system such as E-Maint and Maximo

• Ability to remove and replace standard machine components.

• Experience operating conventional mill and lathe.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

• Overhead crane and forklift experience

• Must be able to work any shift.

• Current and active DoD Secret level clearance.

Salary Range: $83,600.00 - $139,400.00

The 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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.