Entry Level Machinist

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Duties/Responsibilities:

Operate various machine tools, including CNC Mills and CNC Lathes, as well as manual lathes and mills, using blueprints, sketches or shop drawings for each operation to create rough or finished parts to exacting tolerances.
Plan operational sequences, determine method of holding work, and select tooling required to machine parts in conformance with exact tolerances as dictated by drawings, sketches, or other authorizing documents.
Maintain high quality and productivity levels through application of the most effective machining techniques in compliance with the procedures for each operation.
Ability to write simple programs for short run parts using sketches, blueprints or shop drawings, or with supervisory approval, edit existing programs to expedite jobs and improve work quality.
Calculate and layout reference points, angles, and other dimensions from sketches, blueprints, or shop drawings using shop mathematics, including geometry and trigonometry.
Verify conformance of machined parts to reference documentation through the accurate use of precision measuring instruments and standardized measuring techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
Pay Information:

This is a union position with a starting pay rate of $17.41, after one year you will increase to $19.56, after two years you will increase to $21.71, after three years you will increase to the top rate, that is currently $36.62(this will increase each year per the contract). These rates are non-negotiable.
Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED.
2 years of experience operating manual and/or CNC metal machining equipment and/or the successful completion of an approved machinist training program.
The ability to work all three shifts.
The ability to work overtime as required.
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.

Client-provided location(s): Cumberland, MD

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10212196

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-24T20:17:15