Precision Tool & Die Model Maker

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to plan, fabricate, assemble, and prove complex jigs, fixtures, and dies. You will work from layouts and shop trial methods, meeting exacting tolerances and coordinating reference points across multiple tools.

The role requires at least two years in tool and die, jig and fixture building, or equivalent, with knowledge of machining processes and NC/CNC practices. GD&T and Laser Tracker experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in tool and die, jig and fixture building, form block and/or template making or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of machining shop processes, NC/CNC equipment, blueprint data, and data model comprehension.
• Knowledge of optical equipment such as laser trackers and related tooling

Responsibilities

• Determine methods and sequence of operations for complex blocks and tooling.
• Plan layouts, fabricate, assemble, and prove jigs, fixtures, dies and related tooling.
• Fabricate, assemble and prove tools and fixtures to exact tolerances and establish reference points.
• Set up and operate power machine tools for machining of tools and accessories.
• Improvise shop aids and work to exacting tolerances

Skills

Laser Tracker

GD&T

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to plan, fabricate, assemble, and prove complex jigs, fixtures, and dies. You will work from layouts and shop trial methods, meeting exacting tolerances and coordinating reference points across multiple tools.

The role requires at least two years in tool and die, jig and fixture building, or equivalent, with knowledge of machining processes and NC/CNC practices. GD&T and Laser Tracker experience are desirable.