Northrop Grumman's Propulsion Systems and Controls business unit is seeking an Energetic Machinist 2/3 to join our team in Elkton, MD!
Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
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Responsibilities
- Set-up and operating CNC and conventional machine shop equipment
- Operate lathes and mills to produce parts per drawing and/or written technical specifications
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision and 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.
Basic Qualifications – Machinist 2
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Minimum 2 years of experience 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, mills, and other specialized machining equipment.
- Must be able to use basic hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Candidate must have a willingness to learn and possess a positive team working attitude.
- Must have excellent communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work safely and be concerned for the safety of others.
- Willingness to work with energetic material.
- Must have the ability to monitor machining operations remotely – attention to details is a must.
- Must be able to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance for which US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
Basic Qualifications – Machinist 3:
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Minimum 4 years of experience 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, mills, and other specialized machining equipment.
- Must be able to use basic hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Candidate must have a willingness to learn and possess a positive team working attitude.
- Must have excellent communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work safely and be concerned for the safety of others.
- Willingness to work with energetic material.
- Must have the ability to monitor machining operations remotely – attention to details is a must.
- Must be able to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance for which US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
Preferred Qualifications both levels:
- Associates degree
- Experience with Proto-Trak lathes and mills - program, set-up, and operate
- 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.
Primary Level Salary Range: $53,500.00 - $89,100.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $63,500.00 - $105,900.00The 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.
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