1648: Milling Machine Machinist 2

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.