RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. PRIMARY FUNCTION: Analyze data and plan sequence of operations and set up and perform a variety of machining operations on a limited number of large manual and CNC/DNC vertical and horizontal milling, drilling, broaching, boring, and turning machines. Machine parts with numerous steps, diameters, and fits to exacting tolerances of finish, perpendicularity, concentricity, parallelism where details are not normally provided. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Manual and CNC/DNC horizontal/vertical milling, boring, drilling, broaching, and turning machines, layout machine and table, tracer attachments, indexing tables, shims, nuts, bolts, clamps, chuck jaws, fixtures, jigs, vises, tool holders, end mills, face mills, drills, taps, reamers, boring bars, carbide tools, high speed tools, broaches, templates: scribes, hammers, wrenches, height gages, gage blocks, tape punches, micro‑cassette recorders, cranes, rigging, etc. Electronic/manual measuring equipment including scopes, levels, indicators, verniers, squares, micrometers, gages and chart recorders. MATERIAL: Carbon and stainless steel, alloy steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, rough and semi‑finished stock, castings, forgings, fabrications, cutting oil, coolant, hydraulic fluid, etc. DIRECTION OF OTHERS: Direct Crane Operator/Slinger personnel in positioning workpiece and removing from machine. WORKING PROCEDURE: 1. Align, shim, and position tools in holders to exacting tolerances. Select and set optimum speeds and feeds. Set read out and positioning indicators for reference. 2. Analyze manufacturing information, production drawings, instructions, and parts. Plan sequence of operations, method of holding and aligning workpiece, and machining cuts required to obtain specified finishes and tolerances where details are not normally provided. 3. Lay out and scribe or mark on parts reference lines and center points for precise machining dimensions where accuracy is essential. Use trigonometry and geometry tables and/or charts to determine dimensions for bolt circles, angles, chords, etc. 4. Position, align, level and clamp workpieces and/or fixtures to exacting tolerances in all axis. Improvise as necessary to prevent distortion in positioning and holding part. 5. Set up, operate/perform and adjust any (8) of the following types of machines/machining operations Manual: 1) Boring Mill‑Horiz, 2) Boring Mill‑Vert, 3) Lathe‑Horiz, 4) Planer Mill, 5) Line Boring, 6) Drilling, 7) Superfinishing, 8) Layout, 9) Broaching (multiple or single task), 10) Grinding. CNC,/DNC: 1) Boring Mill‑Horiz, 2) Boring Mill‑Vert, 3) Lathe‑Horiz, 4) Drilling, to machine a variety of parts with numerous steps, diameters and fits to accomplish exacting tolerances of finish, perpendicularity, concentricity, parallelism and flatness, etc. 6. Develop and/or follow the sequencing of CNC/DNC machines. Prepare, proof or make changes to programs as necessary to produce part to specifications. Correct program errors and supplement movement in manual mode and perform operations. This is a Union Represented position. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalent GED. • Certificate of Completion in an accredited Tool Technology Training Course or currently enrolled. • A minimum of 1 year experience in machine tool operation, such as manual Mills, Lathes and or CNC machining centers in a manufacturing environment. • A minimum of 1 year with interpreting blueprints, sketches, manufacturing instructions and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). • A minimum of 1 year with CNC machine code, MDI and manual machining. (Manual Data Input) • A minimum of 1 year with measuring instruments such as indicators, calipers, micrometers, bore micrometers, height gages, thread gauges and other hand tools. • US citizenship is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum of 2 years work experience with machining; Horizontal Mill, Vertical mill, Vertical Lathe, Horizontal Lathe. • Minimum of 2 years with set up of manual and or CNC Vertical and Horizontal Mill and Lathe, Offsets, Fixtures, Planer Jacks, Ground Blocks, etc. • Minimum of 2 years in maintaining tolerances within .0002 inches. • Minimum of 2 years with machine set up and program process improvements. • A current/active or ability to obtain DOD Secret clearance. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
See More Details >>RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No 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. PRIMARY FUNCTION: Plan machining operations and set up and operate a variety of machine tools and attachments to make, alter and repair parts of overall designs and tools and gauges to exacting tolerances and finishes requiring unusual machining operations, where information is not always complete. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Manual and CNC lathes, mills, duplicators, jig borers, jig mill, surface, cylindrical, internal and tool cutter grinders, drill presses, saws, tracer attachments, dividing heads, rotary tables, gear trains, jigs, fixtures, hand tools such as grinders, hammers, wrenches, files, stones, micrometer, verniers, protractor, dial indicators, scales, sine plates and bars, surface plates, height gauges, optical comparator, safety glasses. MATERIAL: A variety of ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys, woods, and plastic for tools, dies, gauges, jigs, and fixture components and assemblies. DIRECTION OF OTHERS: None WORKING PROCEDURE: THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR J08 DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE OF PAY FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. Perform the duties of a Grinder Tooling and in addition perform, the following: Receive work assignment from supervision. Read and follow safety regulations and procedures and MI package including drawings, change notices, sketches, operation sheets, specifications, work authorizations, and verbal data. Develop dimensions for parts where information supplies is incomplete. Plan the machining operations and sequences required to machine a variety of cutting tools, and component parts of overall designs. Make difficult calculations involving geometry and trigonometry and lay out reference lines on material. Set up, operate and adjust a variety of machine tools and attachments to make, alter, and repair parts of overall designs and single tools and gauges requiring considerable ingenuity and improvising to accomplish difficult; machining operations to exacting tolerances and finishes. May make special fixtures for holding, positioning and clamping material and tack weld items together to facilitate machining. Check work for conformance to specifications. Assist Tool, Die and Gauge Maker in assembling, fitting and aligning complete tools, jigs, and fixtures. Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Make proper time charge entries and record data as required. Perform other work of equal or lower classification as required. This is a union position. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalent GED. • A minimum of 10 years experience in tool fabrication in a manufacturing environment. • A minimum of 10 years with interpreting blueprints, sketches, manufacturing instructions and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). • A minimum of 10 years with CNC machine code, MDI and manual machining. • A minimum of 10 years with measuring instruments such as indicators, calipers, micrometers, bore micrometers, height gages, thread gauges and other hand tools. • US citizenship is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum of 12 years work experience with machining; Horizontal Mill, Vertical mill, Lathe. • Minimum of 12 years with set up of Vertical and Horizontal Mill and Lathe, Offsets, Fixtures, Planer Jacks, Ground Blocks, etc. • Minimum of 12 years in maintaining tolerances within .0002 inches. • Minimum of 12 years with machine set up and program process improvements. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
See More Details >>With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 10,000 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $2.4 billion in revenues in fiscal 2019. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. CNC Machinist Sales and Application Engineer Location - San Jose, CA Job Summary Kennametal is seeking talented machinists and programmers looking to transition their career off the floor day to day into a professional sales role. If you are currently working as a machinist or have previous hands on machining and cnc programming experience, we would be very interested in speaking to you! This position is responsible for driving metal-cutting tool sales growth with new and established customers, both direct and indirect, or new and established Machine Tool customers by managing customer relationship, providing technical direction/support, and increasing productivity for our customers. This role combines technical knowledge and sales skills to achieve sales targets, build strong territory presence and pipeline. This role will partner with multiple internal sales and support professionals to support the customers' initiatives and technical needs. Sales and Application Engineers work on unique challenges related to cnc machining, milling, and lathe applications. The role is based from a home office within the assigned territory, but 80% or more of the week is spent out in the field at customer locations. The territory is all within commuting distance, overnight travel not regularly required. A company vehicle is provided as part of top of market compensation package which includes a base salary plus bonus based on performance, and benefits starting day 1. Key Job Responsibilities • Meet or exceed revenue targets by: • Effectively providing metal cutting solutions, by understanding current and future market trends, to meet customers' key needs and objectives in a professional manner. • Generating, qualifying, and managing all sales leads, prospects, and new customer accounts. • Proactively managing the complete sales process, including prospecting, qualification, consultative sales meetings, product demos, pricing, terms negotiations, and sourcing. • Developing and executing strategic territory plans to deliver revenue goals with a focus on new product sales. • Providing timely answers to pre-sales technical and commercial queries from customers. • Maintaining up-to-date customer and project records in CRM to ensure a clean and healthy pipeline • Actively collaborating with internal sales and support professionals, such as Application Engineers, Channel Partner Reps, Inside Sales, and others to provide value and a positive end-to-end customer experience. • Performing online and/or onsite demonstrations of metal cutting products tailored to customers' needs. • Conducting pre-sales workshops, webinars, and other online/onsite events within the territory. • Representing and promoting Kennametal at tradeshows, conferences, and other events within the territory. • Delivering cost savings through analysis of complex application needs and providing recommendations to support customer business need through tooling and application testing. • Preparing and presenting progress, status, and forecasting reports. Requirements • Technical degree or Degree in Business, Manufacturing and/or Engineering preferred • 3+ years of related cnc machining industry experience, 1-2 years of technical sales and/or application experience preferred • Proficient in product knowledge, including applications and troubleshooting; can taylor solutions to meet customer needs • Solid grasp of industry dynamics; effectively aligns product solutions with customer needs and industry trends • Competent in a range of sales techniques, including advanced objection handling and closing strategies; adapts approach to various customer types • Independently executes strategic sales plans; contributes to the development of strategies and meets targets through insightful planning • Possess solid critical thinking, presentation, and administrative skills • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences • Customer-focused mindset with a passion for problem-solving and delivering exceptional service • Detail-oriented to manage contract review and discuss project specifications • Creative and persuasive with the ability to think at both tactical and strategic levels • Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across all departments Compensation: Base salary of $71,000 - $96,000 annually plus Sales incentive bonus based on performance. As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.
See More Details >>Becoming a machinist in Sunnyvale, CA, typically begins with a specialized apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. The machining trade in Sunnyvale, CA, offers a promising career path with strong earning potential, often exceeding $80,640 annually for experienced professionals, especially in specialized sectors like aerospace and defense.
