Requisition ID: R10170951

• Category: Manufacturing and Production
• Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: None
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: Any (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1

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.Lays out, fabricates and assembles a variety of standard and nonstandard major jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges, and related tooling involving compound angels and complex contours where the establishment and coordination to exacting tolerances of numerous tooling holes and reference points between several planes are required. Plans work to be performed and determines methods and sequence of operations working from tool design drawings or own designs. Sets up and operates optical instruments to check overall and detailed alignment, fit, or adjustment of assemblies. Develops and designs holding devices and jig and fixture details. Prepares operational sequences and shop drawings covering parts fabrication and assembly to be performed by others. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  
• 401k
  
• Educational Assistance
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Health & Wellness Resources
  
• Employee Discounts
  

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
  
• Candidate must be able to work in and promote a team environment and promote a team paradigm.
  
• Candidate must be able to work off of high ladders and portable platforms, perform heavy lifting, and stand for long periods.
  
• Candidate must possess good communication and email skills with the ability to document work performed or explain the job delays.
  
• Strong desire to work efficiently while working safely.
  
• The candidate must work or support any shift and overtime as necessary to keep the product.
  
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD secret security clearance.
  
• Ideal candidate must be willing to work any shift.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tooling experience and Aircraft Structures training is desirable.
  
• Experienced with Verisurf and LASER trackers is a plus.
  
• Experience with fabrication hand tools is a plus, along with some experience with saws, drills, mills, and lathes also being a plus.
  

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
Salary Range: $44,600 - $74,400
The 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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.