Experimental Machinist - Level 3 Specialist

Lockheed Martin Corporation; King (AR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedules

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Experimental Machinist to set up and operate precision machine tools, fabricating and testing components and devices for experimental use in a development lab. You will read engineering drawings, use metrology tools, and contribute to high-precision work within a dynamic R&D environment.

The role requires experience with CNC processes, setup, and troubleshooting, with the ability to work across shifts and meet stringent tolerances.

Qualifications

• Set up and operate CNC machining centers to produce precision components.
• Read engineering drawings, CAD data, blueprints, and operation sheets.
• Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and depth gauges.
• Understand CNC machining processes, including G and M code, tooling selection, machine setup, and troubleshooting.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Willing to work 1st/2nd shifts, overtime, rotating shifts, extended hours, weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan the layout, fabrication, and testing of mechanical devices and experimental components.
• Set up and operate precision machine tools, including CNC equipment, to produce original parts, tools, mechanisms, and devices.
• Resolve machining challenges involving workholding, unusual materials, machine settings, tooling, product specifications, and fabrication methods.
• Perform precision machining to exacting tolerances and dimensions in a developmental laboratory environment.
• Monitor and verify quality using statistical process control or other applicable control procedures.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Precision metrology

G/M code knowledge

Security clearance

Shift flexibility

Tools

Mazatrol CNC controls

Job description

Role Overview

As an Experimental Machinist, you will set up and operate precision machine tools to fabricate and test components, tools, and devices for experimental use. You will support research and development engineering by producing precision work to exacting dimensions and tolerances.

Standard Job Description

As an Experimental Machinist, you will set up and operate precision machine tools to fabricate and test components, tools, and devices for experimental use. You will support research and development engineering by producing precision work to exacting dimensions and tolerances.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Plan the layout, fabrication, and testing of mechanical devices and experimental components.
• Set up and operate precision machine tools, including CNC equipment, to produce original parts, tools, mechanisms, and devices.
• Resolve machining challenges involving workholding, unusual materials, machine settings, tooling, product specifications, and fabrication methods.
• Perform precision machining to exacting tolerances and dimensions in a developmental laboratory environment.
• Monitor and verify quality using statistical process control or other applicable control procedures.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a developmental laboratory environment. The schedule may include first or second shift, rotating shifts, overtime, extended hours, and weekends to meet production demands.

About Lockheed Martin Space

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

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Basic Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating CNC machining centers to produce precision components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD data, blueprints, and operation sheets.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and depth gauges.
• Working knowledge of CNC machining processes, including G and M code, tooling selection, machine setup, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Ability and willingness to work 1st shift, 2nd shift, overtime, rotating shifts, extended hours, weekends, as required to meet production demands.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Mazatrol CNC controls

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $56600.00 - $105000.00

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.

• 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) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. 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.