Requisition ID: R10168217Category: Manufacturing and ProductionLocation: Elkton, Maryland, United States of AmericaClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: NoRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 3At 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 is in need of a Machinist to work at its Elkton, Maryland facility.Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise.Note – this is a Second shift position. Second shift positions are eligible for an added 10% shift differential in pay.Job Responsibilities:Set-up and operating CNC and conventional machine shop equipmentAbility to use lathes and mills to produce parts per drawing and/or written technical specificationsMust be able to work with minimal supervisionWilling to work with explosivesThis position can be filled at either the Machinist 2 or Machinist 3 level, depending on years of experience and qualifications.Basic Requirements – Machinist level 2High school diploma or equivalent educationMinimum 2 years of experience working in a machine shopMust have the ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, GD & T, and other engineering specificationsMust have working knowledge of shop floor mathematics and measuring tools/equipmentAbility to set-up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grindersMust be able to use basic hand tool and precision measuring instrumentsAbility to lift up to 50lbsCandidate must have a willingness to learn and possess a positive team working attitudeExcellent communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skillsCandidate must demonstrate the ability to work safely and concern for the safety of othersAbility to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisiteBasic Requirements – Machinist level 3High school diploma or equivalent educationMinimum 4 years of experience working in a machine shopMust have the ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, GD & T, and other engineering specificationsMust have working knowledge of shop floor mathematics and measuring tools/equipmentAbility to set-up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grindersAbility to set-up, program and operate CNC machines. Preferably Mazak and Proto TrakMust be able to use basic hand tool and precision measuring instrumentAbility to lift up to 50lbsCandidate must have a willingness to learn and possess a positive team working attitudeExcellent communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skillsCandidate must demonstrate the ability to work safely and concern for the safety of othersAbility to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisitePreferred Skills:Associates DegreeAbility to program and set-up Mazak lathes, mills, and integrex machinesExperience with Proto-Trak lathes and millsExperience with EDM equipmentExplosive trainingThis position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.Salary Range: $46,400 - $77,300Salary Range 2: $55,100 - $91,900The 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.