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　　$10,000 SIGNING BONUS!!!!!!!!!

　　Northrop Grumman is in need of a Machinist to work at its Elkton, Maryland facility. This position will be hired to level 2 or level 3 dependent upon demonstrated skills, experience, and education level.

　　Note - this is a Second shift position. Second shift positions are eligible for an added 10% shift differential in pay.

　　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. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Set-up and operating CNC and conventional machine shop equipment

　　Ability to use lathes and mills to produce parts per drawing and/or written technical specifications

　　Must be able to work with minimal supervision

　　Willing to work with explosives

　　Basic Requirements - Machinist level 2

　　High school diploma or equivalent education

　　Minimum 2 years of experience working in a machine shop

　　Must have the ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, GD & T, and other engineering specifications

　　Must have working knowledge of shop floor mathematics and measuring tools/equipment

　　Ability to set-up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders

　　Must be able to use basic hand tool and precision measuring instruments

　　Ability to lift up to 50lbs

　　Candidate must have a willingness to learn and possess a positive team working attitude

　　Excellent communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills

　　Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work safely and concern for the safety of others

　　Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite

　　Basic Requirements - Machinist level 3

　　High school diploma or equivalent education

　　Minimum 4 years of experience working in a machine shop

　　Must have the ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, GD & T, and other engineering specifications

　　Must have working knowledge of shop floor mathematics and measuring tools/equipment

　　Ability to set-up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders

　　Ability to set-up, program and operate CNC machines. Preferably Mazak and Proto Trak

　　Must be able to use basic hand tool and precision measuring instrument

　　Ability to lift up to 50lbs

　　Candidate must have a willingness to learn and possess a positive team working attitude

　　Excellent communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills

　　Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work safely and concern for the safety of others

　　Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite

　　Preferred Skills:

　　Associates Degree

　　Ability to program and set-up Mazak lathes, mills, and integrex machines

　　Experience with Proto-Trak lathes and mills

　　Experience with EDM equipment

　　Explosive training

　　This 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.

　　Please note - $10,000 signing bonus will be paid within your first month of work and you must remain employed for at least two years.

　　Salary Range: $46,400 - $77,300

　　Salary Range 2: $55,100 - $91,900

　　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.

　　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.