Numerical Control Operator Spec - N3

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

4x10 schedule

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, CO is seeking a Numerical Control Operator to set up and operate CNC machines for aerospace manufacturing on the 2nd shift, with some training on the 1st shift. The role requires adherence to precise drawings and GD&T standards, and collaboration with engineers and quality teams.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring first-article success, safety, and efficiency while maintaining tool offsets and fixtures.

Qualifications

• 7 years minimum Proven experience as a CNC machinist in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools to ensure manufacturing precision and efficiency.
• Loading materials and fixtures, select proper tooling, and configure tool offsets and work offsets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment on both multi production and one off projects
• Proficency reading and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, CAD/CAM models, and GD&T specifications.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines for aerospace manufacturing.
• Follow detailed engineering drawings and specifications to ensure parts meet strict tolerances.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality inspectors, and production staff to ensure first-article success.
• Perform tooling and machine setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Skills

CNC machining

Aerospace experience

Precision measurement tools

GD&T

Reading drawings

MS Office

US Citizen

Tools

Fanuc controls

Fagor controls

MasterCam

Renishaw probing

SAP

VE-CAMS

Job description

Standard Job Description

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space. Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems.

Standard Job Description

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space. Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems.

Are you looking for a growth opportunity where you can contribute to a very important mission? Come and be part of our team in the dynamic world of Lockheed Martin Space. We are seeking a Numerical Control Operator to work at our Littleton, CO site.

Sets up and operates magnetic or punched tape controlled machine tools that automatically mill, drill, ream, or bore parts. Assembles and positions tools according to instructions using calipers and hand tools; changes cutting tools. Observes machine operation and verifies accuracy of machine operations against blueprints or engineering drawings by measuring cuts with micrometers, dial indicators, and gauges. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

This position is for 2nd shift but will require an unspecified amount of time on 1st shift for training.

Key Duties For This Position Will Include

• Set up and operate CNC machines for aerospace manufacturing.
• Follow detailed engineering drawings and specifications to ensure parts meet strict tolerances.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality inspectors, and production staff to ensure first-article success.
• Perform tooling and machine setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

Basic Qualifications

• 7 years minimum Proven experience as a CNC machinist in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools to ensure manufacturing precision and efficiency.
• Loading materials and fixtures, select proper tooling, and configure tool offsets and work offsets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment on both multi production and one off projects
• Proficency reading and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, CAD/CAM models, and GD&T specifications.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills including oral, written communication, and organization.
• US Citizen

Desired Skills

• Composite machining experience
• Renishaw probing experience
• MasterCam knowledge
• SAP/VE-CAMS ExperienceExperience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as SAP
• Skilled in using Fanuc and Fagor controls; Edit CNC programs, set fixtures and tooling, proving out and operating CNC machines to produce high precision component parts.
• Experience with multi-axis machining and fixturing

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.