Job Description

Job Title: Milling Machine Machinist 2

Job Type: Contract (12 Months)

Number of Positions: 1

Location: 3520 E. Avenue M, Palmdale, CA 93550

Start Date: August 3, 2026

End Date: August 2, 2027

Schedule: 2nd Shift Monday through Thursday, 3:00 PM 1:30 AM

Travel Requirement: 10%

Position Summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a skilled Milling Machine Machinist 2 to support the Tooling Department at the Palmdale, California facility. This position requires a highly experienced machinist capable of setting up and operating milling equipment, interpreting technical drawings, performing precision machining operations, and maintaining strict quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with CNC milling, CNC lathe operations, machining setups, and CNC programming while producing complex aerospace components to exacting tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate horizontal and vertical milling machines to perform precision machining operations.

• Perform machining tasks including compound angles, contours, boring, helical and spiral milling, serrating, gear cutting, spline cutting, and keyway operations.

• Select, install, align, and adjust machine attachments, fixtures, tooling, and specialized equipment.

• Plan machining sequences, determine required cuts, and establish setup methods.

• Adjust speeds, feeds, and depth of cuts to meet engineering specifications.

• Interpret blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications.

• Use precision measuring instruments and machinist hand tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.

• Perform standard shop calculations and layout work.

• Inspect completed parts and support quality control processes.

• Follow statistical process control (SPC) procedures and manufacturing standards.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Required Qualifications

• CNC Mill experience required.

• CNC Lathe experience required.

• Experience performing machine setups and determining machining sequences.

• Experience with CNC programming, including Mastercam (MCAM) or equivalent.

• Ability to interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.

• Experience using precision measuring tools and inspection equipment.

• Completion of formal apprenticeship, technical training, or equivalent machining experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-Axis machining experience.

• Experience with live tooling CNC lathes.

• Wire EDM experience.

• Experience operating SNK 5-Axis machines.

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.

Skills Required

• CNC Milling Operations

• CNC Lathe Operations

• Machine Setup & Tooling

• CNC Programming

• Mastercam (MCAM)

• Blueprint Reading

• Precision Measurement

• Aerospace Machining

• Quality Inspection

• Advanced Machining Techniques

• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

Work Schedule

• 2nd Shift: Monday Thursday

• Hours: 3:00 PM 1:30 AM

Additional Information

This position offers an opportunity to support advanced aerospace manufacturing operations while working with precision machining equipment and complex components.

Job Tags

Contract work, Second job, Monday to Thursday, Afternoon shift

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