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Machinist Lathe

Lockheed Martin · Palmdale, California


Description:Sets up completely and independently, and operates various types of lathes to machine complex highly variable, and/or nonrepetitive parts to exacting and coordinated tolerances, where it is required to exercise ingenuity and a complete knowledge of machine shop theory, of machine capacity and the machinability of materials used, to plan the sequence of machining operations, to devise unusual machining methods, to improvise and adapt tooling, in order to fully utilize all functions of the machine and to minimize the number of setups and the amount of machining required.

Performs rework of the level of difficulty of the operations described above.

PERFORMS SUCH RELATED DUTIES AS:

Makes complete layout on parts as a guide in machining operations.

Determines, sets and adjusts speeds, feeds and depth of cut; selects, mounts and aligns tooling, attachments and materials in proper relationship. Performs such operations as turning, profile turning, boring, reaming, grooving, chamfering, and tapping; chasing multiple external and internal threads by use of a single cutting tool; turning internal and external tapers; machining angles, radii and concentric and coordinated concave or convex surfaces. Grinds own tool bits and drills as required.


*** Must Be Able to Work Any Shift***
Basic Qualifications:
Four years of experience in the operation of
Manual/conventional lathes &
Computer Numerically Controlled lathes.

Ability to write CNC lathes programs without the aid of CAD-CAM (such as CATIA or Master CAM) systems.
Desired Skills:
Mazak Control
Mazatrol conversational programming
3 and 5 axis machines
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
The base range for this position in California is $27.51 - 44.85.
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. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
The base range for this position in California is $27.51 - 44.85.
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. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second

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