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 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: 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, microcassette 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 semifinished 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 MillHoriz, 2) Boring MillVert, 3) LatheHoriz, 4) Planer Mill, 5) Line Boring, 6) Drilling, 7) Superfinishing, 8) Layout, 9) Broaching (multiple or single task), 10) Grinding. CNC,/DNC: 1) Boring MillHoriz, 2) Boring MillVert, 3) LatheHoriz, 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 1-2 years work experience with machining; Horizontal Mill, Vertical mill, Vertical Lathe, Horizontal Lathe. • Minimum of 1-2 years with set up of manual and or CNC Vertical and Horizontal Mill and Lathe, Offsets, Fixtures, Planer Jacks, Ground Blocks, etc. • Minimum of 1-2 years in maintaining tolerances within .0002 inches. • Minimum of 1-2 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 >>Meta Reality Labs supports its goal of connecting the world by building various products, including Reality Labs devices. Many of these products are custom designed for our requirements and integrate advanced technologies. We are seeking a Computer Numerical Control machinist and prototyper to join our state-of-the-art mechanical prototyping facility.This role will be responsible for programming, machining, working with engineers to debug designs, assisting with test fixture development, assembly work, and so on. Our products utilize a variety of materials (from plastics to hard metals) and processes, offering continuous challenges to grow your skills.The prototyping facility includes advanced 5-axis and 3-axis CNC machine tools, laser cutting, 5-axis waterjet cutting, and manual machine tools. The CNC Machinist is responsible for the safe setup, operation, and maintenance of this equipment, including tooling, fixture specification and procurement.The machinist will work closely with the mechanical engineering team to solve design and manufacturing issues. We move fast and are looking for a person who is excited to find the fastest, most efficient ways to go from CAD models to finished parts in real materials. Prototyping Engineer - CNC Machinist Responsibilities: • CAM programming and operation of all CNC and manual machining equipment • CNC Machining of complex parts in metal and plastic • Interact with design engineers on part functionality, advise on the part suitability for machining • Clear communication of timelines and expectations to other groups within Meta • Improve the systems and tools we rely on via continuous improvement • Responsible for part quality and inspection • Ensuring that machines are properly maintained, that stock material supplies are adequate and that the shop is operated in a safe and workmanlike manner Minimum Qualifications: • At least 5 relevant years of experience in a prototyping environment with advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC )machine tools • Experience running 5-axis milling equipment • Skills in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software and CNC programming (Autodesk Fusion) • Skills in Computer-Aided Design software (Autodesk Fusion, Siemens NX, Solidworks) and fixture design • Skilled in prototyping of complex electro-mechanical assemblies and familiar with typical shop tools • Computer skills and knowledge to pick-up new software quickly and efficiently. Focus around software used in designing and building things • Proven experience of proactively identifying, scoping and implementing novel solutions in the rapid prototyping space Preferred Qualifications: • Experience taking products from concept through to functional prototype or production • Associates Degree in machining, engineering, or fabrication. Engineering degree is a plus • Exposure to code management and software engineering basics • Experience with other technologies used in a modern digital prototyping lab, including additive, laser cutting, injection molding, and water jet • Experience with Wire EDM About Meta: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com. $139,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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.
