Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
Research Precision Machinist
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Research Precision Machinist. The role involves setting up and operating precision machines, fabricating intricate parts, and ensuring high-quality standards in machining processes.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Set-up and operate above machine tools and metal fabricating machines, to completely and independently perform any operation within their capacity
Layout, machine fabricate and assemble to exacting tolerances or extremely close dimensions, intricate precision parts and assemblies, sheet metal items and shop tooling devices, including small dies, jigs and fixtures incidental to work being performed
Work from sketches or verbal instructions in fabricating and assembling completely to exacting tolerances small intricate assemblies, requiring extreme care to insure proper adjustments, clearances, alignments and coordination
As required, perform hand and honing operations on surfaces, bores and pivots to finest tolerances and surface specifications
As required, operate power-forming or cutting equipment in working and forming sheet metal stock to desired specifications and characteristics
Perform bench work finishing, assembling and fitting
Perform precision grinding operations on cutting tools and parts
Work from complex detail blueprints, sketches, templates, master models or verbal instructions, and use precision-gauge instruments in projecting and laying out angular and linear dimensions
Perform rework wherein the operations are essentially the same as required for the work described above
Qualification
Required
Complete set-up and operation of precision and standard power machines: Duplicating, horizontal boring mill, jig borer, lathe, milling machine, planer and precision grinder
Layout, machine fabricate and assemble to exacting tolerances or extremely close dimensions, intricate precision parts and assemblies, sheet metal items and shop tooling devices
Work from sketches or verbal instructions in fabricating and assembling to exacting tolerances small intricate assemblies
Perform hand and honing operations on surfaces, bores and pivots to finest tolerances and surface specifications
Operate power-forming or cutting equipment in working and forming sheet metal stock to desired specifications
Perform bench work finishing, assembling and fitting
Perform precision grinding operations on cutting tools and parts
Work from complex detail blueprints, sketches, templates, master models or verbal instructions
Use precision-gauge instruments in projecting and laying out angular and linear dimensions
Perform rework wherein the operations are essentially the same as required for the work described above
Preferred
Skilled in designing parts in AutoCAD for fabrication, with attention to detail and precision
Ability to perform troubleshooting and assembly/disassembly of hardware components and systems, with a focus on resolving complex issues
Willingness to consult with and assist engineers and scientists in the design of parts and components for their projects
Attention to details, fast learner, motivated, innovative, willing to continuous learning and growing
Take ownership of each task and bring it to completion with highest quality and meet the deadline
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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