RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
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.
Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Component Inspector 1/C to support our growing business in our Rocket Center, West Virginia location.
Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access
Learn more about our site here:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/northrop-grumman-in-rocket-center-west-virginia
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Job Description:
- Perform dimensional inspections on first piece, production and received components to drawing requirements utilizing all types of precision measuring instruments including but not limited to Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and non-destructive testing methods.
- Perform routine inspections using certified variable and attribute inspection gages –
- Perform first piece and in process inspections on precision components utilizing surface plate setups, CMM's.
- Operate CMM's to inspect components or program CMM's in DCC mode.
- Conduct sample inspections on precision components that are received from outside vendors or manufactured in house.
- Conduct Non-destructive Testing (NDT) to a Level II classification in accordance with applicable specifications.
**Responsibilities may include any of the following: **
- Verify that products being manufactured comply with all specifications and drawing requirements.
- Inspect surface conditions for conformance to specifications and workmanship standards.
- Assure that all inspection points and quality documentation is completed prior to part being released for further processing.
- Prepare and maintain required quality records.
- Certify or otherwise approve acceptable parts.
- Identify non-conforming material and prepare documentation in accordance with procedures - Participate actively in team environment.
- Work with manufacturing engineering and/or quality engineering in problem solving and process improvements.
- Conduct high pressure hydro-testing of various components.
**Pay: **This is a union role with a rate of $34.12, this rate is non-negotiable.
**Basic Qualifications: **
- High school Diploma/GED
- Ability to work all 3 shifts as determined by union seniority.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
- 2 years minimum experience within the inspection field is preferred.
- Must be proficient in use of standard measuring instruments such as micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, and gage blocks.
- Must be knowledgably in ANSI/ASME Y14.5
- Technical Knowledge, must have some knowledge of mechanical gage inspection techniques, drawing and specification interpretations, appropriate MIL-specs and regulatory requirements, computer and software applications, geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and statistical sampling techniques
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.