Mechanical Technician 4 – Tool Cutter Grinder

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider of prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible.

SSSD has an opening for a Tool Cutter Grinder 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Redondo Beach, California.

The ideal candidate will have experience performing various types of precision grinding responsibilities which may include but are not limited to the following:

Must be capable of manufacturing complex close tolerance and grinding material such as Tungsten, carbide, tool steel, etc. Must be able to grind with diamond, ceramic, and Silicon aluminum oxide grinding wheels and dress and operate both Cincinnati Tool grinder and Monoset Tool & cutter grinder.

Candidate must be able to setup grinding machines to grind and sharpen drills, milling cutters, reamers, broaches, tool bits, and punches. Must be able to modify tools involving special contours, compound angles, and radii to the required specifications.

The applicant should also be well versed in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance per ANSI 14.5M 1982/1994 specifications to interpret actual position and tolerance requirements. Also, to be able to work by written instructions and sketches.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space 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

 
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

• AA\AS Degree plus five years of experience as a tool cutter grinder or High School Diploma/GED and ten years of experience as a tool cutter grinder.
• Experience in interpreting Cad drawings.
• Experience in the aerospace industry as a grinder
• Experience in setup and producing parts with minimum supervision
• Experience in operating tool grinders and monoset grinders with needed attachments.
• Experience in setup an Optical comparator and inspecting tools.
• Experience in grinding to specific surface finish
• Knowledge of measuring tools such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators. 
• A strong knowledge of ceramic, silicon aluminum oxide, and diamond grinding wheels 
• Conventional machining background
• Proven ability to work in a team environment. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cincinnati tool cutter grinders.
• Experience with Vericut, NX, Catia5, and AutoCAD
• Excellent communication skills.  
• Able to grind tooling for needed projects.

Salary Range: $73,200 USD - $122,000 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.