Machinist Sr - 2nd Shift

Standard Job Description

***This position will be 2nd Shift.

You will be the CNC Machinist Sr for the Manufacturing team. Our team is responsible for precision machining of high-performance missile components, delivering exacting tolerances and ensuring every part meets Lockheed Martin's rigorous quality standards.

What You Will Be Doing

As the CNC Machinist Sr you will be responsible for operating CNC equipment, fabricating complex parts, and continuously improving our machining processes.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Set-up, program, and operate CNC machine tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings and work orders to select tooling, fixturing, and machining strategies.
• Fabricate, inspect, rework, and calibrate components using precision measuring instruments.
• Design and build production aids, jigs, and fixtures that streamline operations and boost efficiency.
• Identify design-for-manufacturability improvements and communicate recommendations to engineering.

Basic Qualifications
• At least 5 years' related experience
• Prior experience in the Precision Machining environment or formal trade school or completion of an apprenticeship program.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings per Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) ANSI Y14.5 Standards. (1982 and 1994 Baseline).
• Must be able to assess and determine machine tools required to produce work assigned and provide estimates of time required to produce parts.
• Must be proficient in G-Code and M-Code programming with the ability to troubleshoot, edit, prove out processes, perform first piece runs, and recommend changes to programs on multi-axis machine tools proficiently.
• Due to facility requirements, all candidates must be U.S. citizens

Desired Skills
• Ability to demonstrate advanced skills in machine tool operations as well as the operation of CNC controls and probing processes.
• Ability to implement and document process changes per Company policy and procedures.
• Ability to be able to develop First Piece Runs and De-bug Processes.
• Ability to verify product dimensions using precision measuring tools.
• Ability to provide inputs to support team to reduce product launch cycle.
• Knowledgeable of the applications of feeds and speeds and cutting tools to ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Plans the sequence of operations and/or layouts and construction of various types and sizes of jigs and fixtures, master tools and gauges, used in the fabrication of product parts and assemblies, including the fabrication of jigs and fixtures for master tooling. Perform fitting, fabrication and assembly of tools and dies, master gauges and master tools; molds and templates; to lay out, form and finish special machines parts.
• To set up and operate CNC and manual machining equipment including 5- axis horizontal and vertical mills and multi-axis multi spindle millturns to perform such operations as drilling, boring and milling on raw stock, parts, castings, forgings, dies, machine fixtures and other type tools.

Pay Information

• $27.04 - $43.42

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.


Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.