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Northrop Grumman Corporation Component Inspector 1/C(Off Shift in Keyser, West Virginia
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.
We are currently seeking talented individuals for a
Component Inspectorposition at the
Rocket Center, WVlocation just outside of Cumberland MD. The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops, and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment. For decades, the dedicated and highly skilled team at ABL have supported national security efforts by developing and building defense systems for DoD customers and U.S. allies.
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 to major cities along the east coast - this area has a lot to offer!
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems designs, builds, and delivers space, defense, and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems, and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.
Duties:
- Perform routine inspections using certified variable and attribute inspection gages
- Perform first piece and in process inspections on precision components utilizing surface plate setups and CMMs
- Operate CMMs to inspect components or program the CMM in DCC mode
- Conduct sample inspections on precision components that are received from outside vendors or manufactured in house.
- Conducting NDT testing to a Level II classification in accordance with applicable specifications.
Responsibilities:
- Verify that products being manufactured comply with all specification 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 or quality engineering in problem solving and process improvements
- Conduct high pressure hydro-testing of various components.
Pay:
- This is a union role with an hourly rate of $32.47, this rate is non-negotiable.
Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in a quality/inspection role
- Ability to work all three shifts including overtime as needed
- Experience interpreting and applying GDandT principles
- The ability to obtain a security clearance as required
- Experience using standard measuring tools such as micrometers, indicators, and comparators
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to operate CMMs in manual or direct computer control (DCC)
- Experience in vision systems
- Experience in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
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 visithttp://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO{target="_blank"}. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.