Sheet Metal Forming Mechanic: CNC & Brake Press Pro

Lockheed Martin; Archbald (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Lackawanna County, Archbald, PA is seeking skilled metal fabrication personnel capable of layout, measurement, and machine operation for sheet metal parts. The role involves reading CAD data, interpreting blueprints, and performing both manual and CNC fabrication tasks.

You will work with brake presses, punch presses, lasers, and finishing equipment, with a focus on precision, safety, and teamwork in a demanding production environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic shop math (metric conversion and arithmetic).
• Must understand the cutting properties of both ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances and inspect parts using required precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers and protractors to ensure they meet blueprint specifications.
• Proficient using hand tools for deburring and metal finishing.
• Program, set up and operate conventional and CNC brake press for fabrication of precision formed component.
• Set up and operate conventional brake press, shear, band saw, sanders, deburring/buffing machinery.
• Knows the difference between hot and cold rolled steels, aluminum and stainless steel and makes adjustments accordingly.
• Operate fabricating sheet metal equipment such as brake presses, shear, band saw, sanders, deburring/ buffing machinery.
• Able to support a flexible work schedule including alternate shifts, overtime, off-Fridays and/or weekends to support product schedules as required.
• Ability to work well with others and cross shift with others on the same work.
• Proficient using hand tools for burr removal and metal finishing.
• Ability to use various types of measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and thickness measuring equipment.
• Can read and understand complex blueprints and sketches with respect to various assembly and metals forming and differentiation between thread sizes, pitch, metric and standard threads

Responsibilities

• Lays out work, establishing reference points and marks material.
• Performs hand operations such as filing, scraping and shaping metal.
• Programs, sets up and operates NC equipment, brakes, punches, and other machines to form sheet metal per specs.
• Interprets CAD data and follows manufacturing instructions.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Adheres to safety guidelines and maintains organized workstation.
• Receives and provides cross-training for other tasks related to department functions.

Skills

Shop math

Calipers & micrometers

Blueprint reading

CNC & brake press

Hand tools

Teamwork

Tools

CNC punch press

Laser cutter

Spot welder

Vertical drill presses

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Lackawanna County, Archbald, PA is seeking skilled metal fabrication personnel capable of layout, measurement, and machine operation for sheet metal parts. The role involves reading CAD data, interpreting blueprints, and performing both manual and CNC fabrication tasks.

You will work with brake presses, punch presses, lasers, and finishing equipment, with a focus on precision, safety, and teamwork in a demanding production environment.