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Description:

You will be a Machine Tool Operator for our team, specializing in operating various machine tools to machine metal for use in making or maintaining jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, aircraft components, and other products. Our team is responsible for performing difficult machining operations with a high degree of accuracy.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Machine Tool Operator, you will be responsible for planning and performing complicated machining operations, setting up machine tools, and determining proper feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequences. You will work closely with our team to achieve requisite dimensions to very close tolerances.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

•Operate various machine tools, including 3, 4, and 5-axis machining CNC machines, grinding machines, lathes, and milling machines

•Plan and perform difficult machining operations with complicated setups or a high degree of accuracy

•Set up machine tools, including installing cutting tools and adjusting guides, stops, working tables, and other controls

•Determine proper feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequences or select those prescribed in drawings, blueprints, or layouts

•Use a variety of precision measuring instruments to make necessary adjustments during machining operations

•Select proper coolants and cutting and lubricating oils, recognize when tools need dressing, and dress tools as needed

•Work Monday through Thursday, 4:00pm to 2:30am (2nd shift)

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Why Join Us

We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Machine Tool Operator to join our team. If you're a detail-oriented and analytical individual with a passion for machine tool operation, we'd love to hear from you. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with a talented team of experts, and develop your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. If you're up for the challenge, apply today!

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: SOF GLSS

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access and is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:

Candidate must be able to maintain secret level security clearance, be willing to be moved to different machines with different tasks as workload demands. A background in manufacturing is a plus.

Candidate must possess basic computer skills and be able to check email daily as well as perform computer based annual training.

Desired Skills:

• Waterjet and 5-axis CNC machining experience a plus.

• Experience in a "job shop" environment where the same product isn't produced everyday a plus.

• SAP experience a plus.

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: Rotating 40 hour week as assigned by leader

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.

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.

Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Second