Manufacturing Support Team Member - Entry Level

Lockheed Martin; Mississippi; On-site; USD 49,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Support Team Member to join their innovative team. This entry-level role involves building aerospace hardware for groundbreaking spaceflight programs. Candidates should possess strong machinist skills and experience with CNC programming, G-code, and GD&T. The position requires effective communication and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, and help shape a new era in space exploration while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Holidays

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of machinist/programmer experience required.
• Experience with CNC Machines and G-code programming.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple aerospace programs with machining skills.
• Work as part of a team to meet deliverable timelines.
• Utilize problem-solving techniques for machining issues.

Skills

CNC Programming

G-code

Machinist Skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

MS Office

General Shop Equipment

Job description

Manufacturing Support Team Member - Entry Level

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• Must possess at least 1-2 years of machinist/programmer experience
• Experience in programming and set-up of CNC Machines.
• Experience programming with G-code.
• Experience operating manual/automated lathes, horizontal turning and Bridgeport mills.
• Experience with 3-axis machine set-up and operations.
• Experience Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess at least 1-2 years of machinist/programmer experience
• Experience in programming and set-up of CNC Machines.
• Experience programming with G-code.
• Experience operating manual/automated lathes, horizontal turning and Bridgeport mills.
• Experience with 3-axis machine set-up and operations.
• Experience Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
  
  

Job Code/Title

E5011:Mfg Support Team Member Asc

Job Description

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.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Support Team Member (Entry-Level) to build aerospace hardware for multiple spaceflight programs. The candidate should have the ability to work well as a team member, manage and build relationships, follow verbal/written instructions, work with a safety conscious behavior and provide support for both the Michoud Assembly Facility/Stennis Space Flight Center in Mississippi.

They will be expected to prioritize their workload in order to meet deliverable timelines and utilize problem solving techniques to solve machining and process related problems. This position requires a variety of machinist skills to support multiple aerospace programs. The candidate must possess at least 1-2 years of machinist/programmer experience. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

The Successful Candidate Will Have Experience And/or Knowledge Of

• Ability to work independently and as a group with little guidance.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
• Ability to interpret drawings, and transpose those requirements into programming for CNC Machines.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of a Mastercam
• Detail oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with development programs and/or conceptual designs
• Experience in creating labor and materials estimates for new work
• Experience utilizing general shop equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, torque wrenches, etc.
• Knowledge of production control system(s) to track product workflow
• Experience working with Government customers
• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  
  

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

Shift

First

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Work Schedule

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance

Public Trust

LMCareers Business Unit

SPACE

Department

84T0A00:Prod Ops Adv Manufacturing

Job Class

Manufacturing

Job Category

Experienced Professional

City, State

Stennis Space Center-MS

City

Stennis Space Center

Zip

39529

Virtual

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

No

Req Type

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect

Direct

• At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
  
  

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $49,700 - $87,515. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

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

(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $57,100 - $99,015. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

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

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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