[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Northrop Grumman jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Northrop Grumman # Tinsmith United States-West Virginia-Rocket Center Full-time $35.39 per hour Listed on Northrop Grumman’s official careers site. Posted September 3, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-West-Virginia-Rocket-Center/Tinsmith_R10242721) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Tinsmith ## Job description ### 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. 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 employees are not only part of history, but they’re also making history. ### Job Summary Under minimum supervision perform various hand and machine operations on different kinds of sheet metal. Fabricate and install those materials. Must have experience as a pattern maker and be able to layout, design and fabricate all types of transitions and offsets as related to duct work. Must know uses, properties and relative strength of materials. Reference, support, and utilize appropriate GOPs and UOPs. Provide improvement suggestions where needed. Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining business processes in scope of responsibility. ### Pay This is a union position with a set rate of $35.39 per hour. ### Basic Qualifications High School Diploma/GED with 5 plus years of tinsmith/sheet metal experience, journeymen preferred. Candidates must provide documentation showing all applicable experience. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints. Ability to work overtime as required. Extensive experience with shears, brakes, punches, and metal forming equipment. High degree of mechanical aptitude. This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor. 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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 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](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 3, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 45 days - Location: United States-West Virginia-Rocket Center - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $35.39 per hour[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-West-Virginia-Rocket-Center/Tinsmith_R10242721) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [Manager Programs 1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/6d8703816fc5d914f6d6/) United States-West Virginia-Rocket Center ### [Pipefitter](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/093d918c090c3f138f17/) United States-West Virginia-Rocket Center ### [2027 International Trade Compliance Intern - Rocket Center WV](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/e662937e87eb2a125fc0/) United States-West Virginia-Rocket Center ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Tinsmith (Grades 4 - 6)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/b9cf36e87deed8509a3c/) General Dynamics · Bath, ME, US ### [Front Line Supervisor, Tinsmith | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/16a944408ad54cfab6d9/) General Dynamics · Bath, ME, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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