Machinist 2

Machinist 2Northrop Grumman is looking for a Machinist 2 to support our machine shop and brazing department. This position will serve on-site at Hopkinton, MA 01748.Responsibilities include silver torch brazing brass flanges onto waveguide, brazing copper fittings onto brass plates, and coolant lines. Set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as DPM milling machines, cold saw, and precision grinders to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions. Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; uses a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to fit and assemble precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required. Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.Basic Qualifications for Machinist 2: Silver torch brazing, Set up and operate a Southwestern DPM with ProtoTrak controls, Deburring, DaggingPreferred Qualifications for Machinist 2: Experience with aluminum and copper waveguide components, Fixturing parts for vacuum brazingThis position is intended to be contracted to hire. While this is our intent, this is not a promise to hire by Northrop Grumman. This contract position aligns with our full-time role of a Machinist 2.