2128: Milling Machine Machinist 1

PROLIM is seeking an experienced Milling Machine Machinist 1 to support Northrop Grumman's Tooling Department in Palmdale, California.(100% onsite).

Job Description:

• Job ID: 2128
• Company: Northrop Grumman
• Location: Palmdale, CA 93550
• Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
• Job Type: Contract
• Experience: 2-5 years preferred
• Pay: $35- $45/hr on W2
• Schedule: 4x10 - Monday to Thursday
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Open Position: 1
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
• Clearance: Not Required

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience setting up and operating horizontal and/or vertical milling machines, performing precision machining operations, interpreting engineering drawings, determining machining sequences, and using precision measuring instruments to meet exacting tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate plain, universal, horizontal, and vertical milling machines.
• Perform precision machining operations including:
• Compound angles and contours.
• Boring compound angular holes
• Helical and spiral milling
• Serrating
• Gear, spline, and keyway cutting.
• Select, mount, and align specialized machine attachments and tooling.
• Plan machining sequences, setups, number of cuts, and machining methods.
• Determine and adjust speeds, feeds, and depth of cut.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Use machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Perform shop calculations and machining-related measurements.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material.
• Monitor and verify product quality according to applicable quality-control procedures.
• Perform own machine setups and determine machining sequences.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of machining/manufacturing industry experience.
• Ability to set up and operate milling machines.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and machinist hand tools.
• Formal apprenticeship or equivalent machining training and experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of machining/manufacturing experience.
• Experience performing independent machine setups.
• Experience determining machining sequences and cutting operations.
• Experience with precision machining and tight tolerances.
• Experience with horizontal and/or vertical milling machines.
• Strong blueprint reading and measurement skills.

Important Candidate Requirement :

This position is specifically seeking machinists who perform their own machine setups and determine the sequence of machining operations.

General all-around machinists or machine operators who only operate machines without performing their own setups will not be considered.

Apply today for Milling Machine Machinist 1 - Job ID 1954 in Palmdale, CA.

About PROLIM Corporation

PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM and Engineering Services and Solutions for Global 1000 companies. They understand business as much as technology, and help their customers improve their profitability and efficiency by providing high value technology consulting, staffing, and project management outsourcing services.

Their IT and PLM consulting offerings include; Advisory, PLM Software/Services, Program Management, Solution Architecture Training/Staffing, Cloud Solutions, Servers/Networking, Infrastructure, ERP Practices and QA Services. Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering, Prototyping, and Testing/Validation within a wide range of markets and industries.