Milling Machine Machinist

Milling Machine Machinist 2

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as an Milling Machine Machinist 2, based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.

The specialist milling machinist is responsible for preparing and operating plain or universal, horizontal, and vertical milling machines to produce precision components. Core duties include:

• Setting up machines and selecting, mounting, and aligning specialized attachments or custom tooling.
• Planning the machining sequence, determining the number of passes, and choosing the optimal set‑up method.
• Computing and adjusting cutting speeds, feed rates, and depth of cut to meet exact tolerances.
• Executing advanced milling operations such as compound‑angle cuts, contouring, boring angular holes, helical and spiral milling, serrating, and cutting gears, splines, honing, and keyways.
• Interpreting blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; using hand tools and precision measuring instruments; performing standard shop calculations; and marking out stock material for machining.
• Monitoring and verifying product quality using statistical process control or other quality‑control procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or experience in machine milling setup/operation
• Ability to read blueprints/sketches or other engineering specifications
• Ability to use precision hand tools and measuring instruments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance
• US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of CNC programming software such as Surf Cam or Master Cam
• Willingness to learn CNC programming
• Sheet Metal forming and/or welding experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $58,300.00 - $97,100.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.