CNC Programmers - Commerce, CA, United States - BuildSubmarines

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 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.

Mission Enabled Products (MEP), a wholly owned Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Payload and Ground Systems Division Business Venture, is currently seeking an experienced Principal CNC Machinist/ Programmer to support Propulsion in Commerce, CA.

Reporting to Machining Manager, the CNC Machinist/Programmer will be responsible for the execution and support of all machining activities as they related to the production of products.

Including machining of ceramic materials containing lead oxides, and the ability to handle all fragile components required during the build process.

Sets up and operate a variety of machine tools such as GN grinder, IWT wire saw, and Haas machining centers to make ceramic parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

• Program CNC equipment by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; Conduct machine set-ups installing and adjusting chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers, indicating vises.
• Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to international standards.
• Determine material, parts, and equipment required.
• Set up and operate any type of precision machine tool to make original parts, tools, mechanisms, and devices.
• Solve problems relative to work-holding arrangement, unusual materials, machine settings and tools.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Document actions by completing production work instructions.
• 5+ years of CNC Machining and Programming experience
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• Associate degree in a mechanical or machining related curriculum or 7 years machining and programming experience
• Proven and demonstrated experience in machining of ceramic materials, e.g. alumina, silicon carbide.
• Proficiency with Mastercam, Surf CAM or equivalent CNC software.
• Veri cut a plus.
• 4 years' additional education and/ CNC machine experience
• Work with little supervision.
• Excel and word a must

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.

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.