Grinder Operator Sr - 3rd Shift

Lockheed Martin; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Camden, Arkansas is seeking a precise Tool Setter/Tool Grinder to set up tooling for CNC machines and ensure high-quality production. You will interpret blueprints, use precision measuring instruments, and coordinate with engineering to meet tooling requirements.

The role requires about 1 year in a machine shop with tooling and basic hand tools, and the candidate should be a collaborative, organized communicator capable of prioritizing work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a machine shop dealing with tooling, tool setting, and use of basic hand tools.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Set up tooling for CNC machines.
• Interpret blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Use precision measuring instruments to ensure quality.
• Track calibrated fixtures and order tooling as needed.
• Monitor quality per SPC or other control procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop new tooling requirements.

Skills

Tool setting

Tool grinding

Blueprint interpretation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Basic hand tools

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Tool Setter/Tool Grinder for our machine shop team. Our team is responsible for setting up and maintaining the tooling for our CNC machines, working with engineering to develop new tooling requirements, and ensuring the quality of our products.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Tool Setter/Tool Grinder, you will be responsible for setting up tooling for CNC machines, interpreting blueprints and engineering specifications, and using precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate and high-quality products. You will also work closely with engineering, machine operators, and management to ensure that tooling requirements are met and that production runs smoothly.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Setting up tooling for CNC machines
• Interpreting blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications
• Using precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate and high-quality products
• Tracking calibrated machine fixtures and ordering new tooling as needed
• Monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
• Working with engineering to develop new tooling requirements

Why Join Us

We're looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Tool Setter/Tool Grinder who is passionate about working with precision machinery and ensuring the quality of our products. As a Tool Setter/Tool Grinder, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, collaborate with a talented team of professionals, and contribute to the success of our machine shop.

If you have at least 1 year of experience in a machine shop, dealing with tooling, tool setting, and use of basic hand tools, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. You should be a collaborative and organized individual with good communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Camden.

Discover more about our Camden, Arkansas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a machine shop dealing with tooling, tool setting, and use of basic hand tools.
• This job requires interface with engineering, machine operators, and management.

Desired Skills

• 3 years experience in a machine shop dealing with tooling, tool setting, and ordering tooling as needed.
• Basic knowledge of tool grinding.
• Good organizational skills as well as being able to prioritize work.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Possess good communication skills both verbal and written.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $37700.00 - $69900.00

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.