Machinist Mechanic

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace and security company specializing in advanced technology research, design, development, manufacturing, and integration.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Machinist Mechanic who will handle ultra-precision machining and additive manufacturing in the development and production of complex optical components and sophisticated electronic systems.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Work Experience

• Prior experience with machine maintenance, such as operating CNC machines through cycles to check the mechanical portion of electronic or electromechanical systems
• Experience with Ladder Logic Programming (a plus)
• Previous experience doing Ball Bar testing or experience with laser alignment systems for machine calibration.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Analyzing equipment malfunctions to determine if the machine failure is originating in the control systems or is of a mechanical nature.
• Analyzing the results of the tests to locate and determine the cause of the malfunction.
• Analyzing, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of CNC and multi-purpose mechanical or electromechanical control systems for industrial and precision equipment.
• Modifying and adjusting settings to related equipment in order to properly align mechanical systems.
• Operating the machine through necessary cycles to check the mechanical portion of electronic or electromechanical systems and detect any variations from specifications.
• Performing incidental welding in conjunction with the normal maintenance activities.
• Repairing faulty components, retesting the system or systems as necessary.
• Setting up a variety of highly sensitive, precision test tools and equipment, and conducting a series of involved operational tests.
• Testing and analyzing malfunctions, modifies, repairs, adjusts, and maintains mechanical portions of automatic control instruments and related recording devices used in the operation of industrial manufacturing equipment.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Familiarization with Mazak and Siemens control systems
• Due to facility requirements, all candidates must be U.S. Citizens to be considered for this position and be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
• Knowledgeable in the setup of a variety of highly sensitive, precision test tools and equipment.
• Must be able to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams, schematics, drawings, performance specifications, and operating requirements of industrial manufacturing equipment to include CNC multi-purpose mechanical or electromechanical control systems

Work Environment

• Exposure to oils, noise, and metal shavings
• Frequent standing and manual tasks
• Indoors, in workshops or factories
• May require shift or weekend work
• Work around heavy machinery

Benefits/Perks

• The benefits include 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.

Employer’s Statement

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.