anaheim-gazette 1952-05-05

BY A WATERFALL—Jim Wigmore operates a paint spray gun in one of the two modern water wash spray finishing booths at Northrop-Anaheim. In this process castings and other parts of the fire control instrument are coated. The rushing water in the back of the booth draws off over-spray and paint odors from the gun. CLOSE ENOUGH — Precision work of Northrop-Anaheim Swiss jig borer is checked closely by Al Krug. This is one of the many pieces of modern equipment employed by the Anaheim Division to machine parts for fire control devices. Over 300 separate pieces of machinery in its production shop and tooling area make Northrop-Anaheim one of the most mechanized industries in Orange county. News From... NORTHROP-AN “Full Speed Ahead” Is Production Orange County’s Largest Industrial "Full Speed Ahead" Is Production Orange County's Largest Industrial MANY OF YOUR NEIGHBORS HAVE JOINED US . . . Over 900 persons have now joined the Northrop-Anaheim production team. We have been fortunate in obtaining a large percentage of this number from this area and we hope to continue to draw future personnel from Orange County as our needs increase. Every member of our working force is playing an important part in the defense program of the nation. THERE IS ROOM FOR MORE . . . Additional positions will become open as our gradual expansion program nears completion. There is a great need for skilled people, especially those with experience in optical assembly. The high degree of specialization in optical work at Northrop-Anaheim creates a demand for people with special capabilities. Northrop’s Anaheim Plant Is ReResidents of Anaheim and other Orange county communities are acquiring new skills and putting their technical knowledge to work for Uncle Sam’s defense program at Northrop Aircraft’s Anaheim Division. Many Anaheimers are assembling parts for the vitally-needed fire control instruments being produced at Northrop-Anaheim for the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps. Other phases of operation at the factory find Orange county people manning precision machinery, inspecting optical equipment or operating tabulating machines and typewriters. Already 900 persons have been employed at Northrop’s 250,000-square-foot installation. This number is growing every day and an expected 1500 will be on the payroll at the end of 1952. Through the cooperation of local residents, Northrop has been able to establish and rush into high production in a short time the only large-scale precision optical assembly plant on the west coast. OPTICAL WORK is no easy task. Steady hands are required to join parts in, close tolerance; nimble fingers must operate drill presses and larger machinery; constant ingenuity is needed to improve existing designs and create new ones. The management of the Anaheim Division has expressed its appreciation of the way Orange countians have stepped into unfamiliar jobs and, with a minimum of training, have become members of the Northrop-Anaheim production team. Richard R. Nolan, Northrop-Anaheim manager, expresses the feeling in these words: "Orange county folks are tops in my book for their resourcefulness, skill and willpower." PRODUCTION acitivity is not the only phase of the Northrop operation that demands the type of high-caliber personnel found in the Anaheim area. In addition to hundreds of production jobs, there are many clerical skills required to run a growing concern. Typists, accountants, purchasing agents, personnel interviewers, stenographers, mimeographers, and countless other tasks must be filled to complete the production pattern. Benefits and services available to the personnel of Northrop-Anaheim include top pay, paid vacations, a credit union, group insurance and many others. The Anaheim branch of the Northrop Recreation club has recently been established to bring an organized program of leisure time clubs and activities to the new facility. Every new member of personnel of Northrop-Anaheim automatically becomes a member of the organization when he or she joins the firm. Clubs for hobbies plus social and cultural activities are presented under the auspices of the Recreation club. Specialists are in demand at Northrop-Anaheim. There is a constant need for optical engineers and designers, instrument mechanics and technicians and other highly skilled categories. control devices. Over of machinery in its tooling area make one of the most mechanic Orange county. heim Division has expressed its appreciation of the way Orange countians have stepped into up-familiar jobs and, with a minimum of training, have become members of the Northrop-Anaheim production team. Richard R. Nolan, Northrop-Anaheim manager, expresses the feeling in these words: "Orange county folks are tops in my book for their resourcefulness, skill and willingness to learn. From the start, we have made it a policy to give first consideration to our neighbors in Anaheim and surrounding communities when we are filling positions. At a result, we have what I believe is one of the best production teams on the West Coast. "Optical instrument manufacture is a new field for this area, but the speed and effectiveness with which we all have tackled this challenge is a tribute to the ability of the residents of Orange Lake Drummond, in the Virginia portion of the Dismal Swamp, is as much as 10 feet above the general level of the swamp. P-ANAHEIM Production Keynote at Industrial Installation HERE IS WHAT WE NEED RIGHT NOW... ENGINEERING DESIGNERS Experience in computing mechanisms necessary OPTICAL ENGINEERING DESIGNERS INSTRUMENT TECHNICIANS INSTRUMENT MECHANICS Camera, binocular or telescope experience essential. LIAISON OPTICAL ENGINEERS MACHINE TOOL DESIGNERS TABULATING MACHINE OPERATORS If You Qualify for These Positions Visit the ANAHEIM DIVISION NORTHROP AIRCRAFT, Inc. 500 E. Orangethorpe Ave. Anaheim, California Our Business Is GROWING because THOUSANDS OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS KEEP SAYING "LEAVE IT TO RITZ" We Specialize — in — DRY CLEANING as well as ✩ EXPERT REPAIRING and ALTERATION SERVICE ✩ DRAPERY and CURTAIN CLEANING ✩ YADE SYSTEM MOTH PROOFING ✩ HATS CLEANED by SCHAEFFER PROCESS WE ALSO OFFER THE ONLY Pillow Renovating SERVICE in Orange County EXPERT REPAIRING and ALTERATION SERVICE DRAPERY and CURTAIN CLEANING YADE SYSTEM MOTH PROOFING HATS CLEANED by SCHAEFFER PROCESS COLOR FAST DYEING WE ALSO OFFER THE ONLY Pillow Renovating SERVICE in Orange County "Renovating • Re-Ticking" FOR SPEED - QUALITY - SERVICE "LEAVE IT TO RITZ" RITZ CLEANERS & DYERS 307 E. CENTER ANAHEIM PHONE 3289 NORTHROP-ANAHEIM IS A GOOD PLACE TO WORK. Northrop is a friendly place where people enjoy working together as members of a smooth production team. Cheerful surroundings are provided by the large, modern Northrop-Anaheim building. Acres of asphalt parking area are available within the company area for the convenience of plant personnel. Northrop’s advanced wage and salary program is geared to the times by an automatic escalation clause providing for higher pay with a rise in the cost of living. THESE ARE THE BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE... The welfare of each individual is of vital importance at Northrop and the company has many benefits and special services available to personnel both on and off the job: top pay, in-plant medical service, group insurance and hospitalization, Credit Union, Northrop Recreation Club offering a broad program of athletic, artistic and social activities, plus many other benefits and services.