Tool Gauge Inspector 3

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 Mission Systems is seeking a talented Tool Gauge Inspector to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Tool Gauge Inspector inspects, tests, and adjusts new and reworked tools, dies, gauges, jigs, and fixtures for conformance to specifications such as dimension, tolerance, and hardness. Inspects tools in accordance with specifications with locating points, coordinated dimensions, and tooling holes that are at right angles, compound angles, or parallels. Tests units for fit of moving parts and mechanical functioning. Verifies accuracy of measuring instruments such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, height gauges, optical equipment, and electrical and functional gauges using master gauges. May use optical instruments to examine measuring instruments for wear, damage, and defects, and makes adjustments to inaccurate instruments. Maintains calibration service records and also defective parts and types. Calibrates Torque Devices and all other types of general dimensional measuring equipment such as Micrometers, Calipers, Thread Plug Gages, Rings Gages etc.

Basic Qualifications:

• HS diploma, or equivalent, and 4+ years of relevant inspection experience.
• Experience with making precise and exact measurements of complex close-tolerance tooling.
• Experience in the use of precision measuring equipment such as Super-Micrometer, Optical Comparator, precision caliper, angle plates, sine plates, micrometers, electronic height gauges, digital drop gauges, Tool-makers Microscope etc.
• Must be familiar with geometric dimensioning and tolerance validations per ANSI Y14.5M, 1982 or equivalent.
• Must have competent computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the use and programming of a CMM is preferred

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Salary Range: $56,000 USD - $93,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/) we require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

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 most positions.