Tool Maker Jig & Fixture- First shift

Lockheed Martin; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Tool Maker to join their team in Greenville, SC. In this role, you will utilize various materials to create and maintain tooling for manufacturing processes. The position offers the opportunity to work on the F-16 production line with flexible work schedules and benefits designed for a balanced life.

Benefits

3 day weekends every weekend!

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a tool maker or jig & fixture builder.
• Experience with manual lathe and milling machines.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders to fabricate parts.
• Fit and assemble parts to create tools and fixtures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Fabrication of tools and detail parts

Machinery operation (lathe, milling)

Measurement skills (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must have 3 years of experience as a tool maker/ Jig & fixture builder.

• Candidate must have 3 years of experience working with manual lathe and milling machines.

• Experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

• Experience fabricating tools and detail parts.

Job Code/Title

G3663:Tool Maker Spec

Job Description

You will be a Tool and Die Maker, at our Greenville, SC location. Our team is responsible for ensuring the proper functioning and maintenance of our tools, jigs and fixtures.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Tool and Die Maker, you will be responsible for using a range of materials, including metals, fiberglass, thermal plastics, and other fabrication materials, to create and maintain both soft and hard tooling for manufacturing processes.

The candidate will be required to:

• Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints to understand tool specifications.

• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to fabricate and repair parts of tools, jigs and fixtures.

• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify jigs, gauges, and tools using machine tools and hand tools.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure safety and efficiency.

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and departments to achieve production goals and resolve issues efficiently.

• Ensure effective communication with supervisors/ Leaders and peers regarding project status, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods of time

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!


This position will support the F-16 production line on First shift.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.


At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology.

This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.

Desired skills

• Experience with Laser Tracker techniques
(Leica or Faro)

• Experience with Spatial Analyzer Software
(S/A) Preferred.

• Experience with Aircraft Production Tooling
Preferred.

• Experience with F-16 Production Tooling Highly
Desired.

• Ability to mentor and train others in tool
making skills.

• Willing to be trained and/or certified in special
skills.

• Ability to identify aircraft locations by station,
butt-line, and waterline as shown or engineering
documentation.

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.

Security Clearance

None

LMCareers Business Unit

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Department

MOV500:GSO Tool Maker

Job Class

Technicians

Job Category

Hourly/Non-Exempt

City, State

Greenville-SC

City

Greenville

Zip

29605

Virtual

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

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.