Milling Machine Machinist 2
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-California-San Diego
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Sponsorship
- Sponsors visa
- Posted
- Aug 13, 2026
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Milling Machine Machinist – Level 2 located in San Diego, CA at the Rancho Carmel Site, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This job involves machining parts per specification by setting up and operating CNC and/or Manual equipment. This position will work a 9/80 schedule. What You'll Get to do: The Machinist is responsible for: quality of the product by performing both in-process and final part inspections, care, and maintenance of the equipment, assuring tooling and materials readiness, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment is a must. This position will require the individual to adapt to constant change and frequent communication within management and engineering Perform other related work assignments special projects, and other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Supervisor or Shift Lead Other duties as assigned The Ideal candidate will be able to: Able to work overtime and weekends as required Able to work in a standing position for extended time periods Able to lift or move a minimum of 35 -50 lbs. for up to 12 hours per day; pushing or pulling 35 -60+ lbs. occasionally throughout the workday Demonstrated ability to resolve unforeseen, unique issues as they arise in machining a part(s) Ability to understand and work with knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and disciplines Basic Qualifications for Level 2: High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience. Candidate must have 1 year of experience on 3 Axis CNC machines, 4 and 5 Axis a plus NC programming experience, Must have experience running manual machines and performing set-ups Experience with Fadal and/or Haas Controller preferred Ability to read and interpret production specifications, production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications (English) Experience