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Machinist Level 1 or Level 2 - WEEKEND NIGHT

Northrop Grumman
UTCL01, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Oct 2025
💰 $68,000/yr($34,000/yr$68,000/yr)

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 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 Machinist 1/Machinist 2. This position will be supporting our Clearfield, UT facility.

The role will be responsible for setting up and operating 3 and 5 Axis Milling Machines. This is a great opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist who desires exciting and challenging work to join our team!

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).  
  • Align and fasten work using standard fixtures and established methods.
  • Use a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
  • Perform computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
  • Program and edit G-Code and conversational.
  • Implement lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.

The ideal candidate will be able to work under minimal supervision, be a quick learner, and a team player.  He / She will have high integrity and understand the importance of escalating errors to their supervisor immediately. 

*This position will support WEEKEND NIGHT shift schedule from 6:00pm – 6:30am Friday - Sunday. 

This role can be filled at a Machinist 1 or Machinist 2 depending on the qualifications below

Basic Qualifications for a Machinist 1:

  • High school diploma or equivalent/GED
  • Experience running machines and setup
  • Experience on 3 Axis CNC machines
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance  

Preferred Qualifications:

  •  Experience with 5 Axis CNC vertical machining centers.
  • Active Secret DoD Security Clearance
  • Associates degree or Trade School certification
  • Experience with composite, honeycomb, and aluminum materials

Basic Qualifications for a Machinist 2:

  • High school diploma or equivalent/GED and 2 years of additional education and/or related experience
  • Experience running machines and setup
  • Experience on 3 Axis CNC machines
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance  

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 years of experience with 5 Axis CNC vertical machining centers.
  • Active Secret DoD Security Clearance
  • Associates degree or Trade School certification
  • Experience with composite, honeycomb, and aluminum materials

We offer flexible work arrangements, excellent learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our expansive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $17.45 - $29.09

Secondary Level Salary Range: $20.72 - $34.57

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary off

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