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Millwright Mechanic 1/C (Off Shift)

Northrop Grumman
Charleston, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Feb 2026
💰 $68,780/yr

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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.

We are currently seeking talented individuals for a Millwright (Off-Shift) position at the Rocket Center, WV location just outside of Cumberland MD.  The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops, and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment. For decades, the dedicated and highly skilled team at ABL have supported national security efforts by developing and building defense systems for DoD customers and U.S. allies. 

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access to major cities along the east coast - this area has a lot to offer!

Learn more about our site here:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/northrop-grumman-in-rocket-center-west-virginia

Responsibilities:

  • Under minimum supervision Inspect, dismantle, repair, assemble, service and erect various types of mechanical production equipment. Inspect equipment periodically to discover and prevent mechanical defects. 
  • Read and interpret mechanical drawings of equipment on the plant and perform work according to such drawings and specifications.
  • Perform other related duties as directed, including indoor and fieldwork.
  • Read prints and schematics of CNC equipment. 
  • Communicate with factory service personnel. 
  • Measures to exacting tolerances for machine adjustments. 
  • Fabricates special fixtures of equipment per fabrication drawings. 
  • Demonstrate good work attitude and proven ability to learn repairs on new equipment.

Duties:

  • Ability to read prints and schematics of CNC equipment.  Understand the functionality of CNC equipment for making adjustments to maintain accuracy of equipment and also to be able to communicate with factory service personnel. 
  • Able to measure to exacting tolerances (.0001) for machine adjustments.
  • Capable of fabrication of special fixturing of equipment and lay out of equipment (CNC), also ability to read fabrication drawings. 
  • Demonstrates good work attitude and proven ability to learn repairs on new equipment.           
  • Good interpersonal skills to allow the operators and craftsperson to exchange information for more efficient repairs. Candidate must be flexible in accepting additional duties as assigned by supervision. 

Pay Information: $34.39 per hour, this is a union rate and nonnegotiable. Per the union contract this rate will increase by $1.00 per hour each year until the end of the contract in 2029. Working the off shift will also add $0.63 to the hourly rate.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.  
  • Essential reading skills required. 
  • Ability to work all 3 shifts.
  • Candidat

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