Machinist

Lockheed Martin
Kings Bay, GA

Description: OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY This occupation requires the complete set-up and operation of manual and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) power machine tools: lathe, milling machine, planer, and other related machine shop tools and grinders. Plan, layout, machine and assemble parts and tools to required precision tolerances.

Working independently or as part of a team, repair, maintain, perform modifications and alterations on Support Equipment (SE) and containers.

WORK PERFORMED

Set-up and operate machine tools and metal fabricating machines, to completely and independently perform any operation within their capacity.

Ability to produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine utilizing conversational programming and related software.

Program milling machines and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points, setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and condition switches. Calculate requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.

Layout, fabricate and assemble intricate precision parts and assemblies, sheet metal items and shop tooling devices, including small dies, jigs and fixtures incidental to work being performed to exacting tolerances or extremely close dimensions.

Work from sketches and drawings in fabricating and assembling to exacting tolerances, small intricate assemblies, exercising extreme care to ensure proper adjustments, clearances and alignments.

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 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.

Required to become qualified as a machinist.
Basic Qualifications:
Ability to work on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys; non-metallic materials; new unproven materials.

Ability to work with layout dye, cerrobend, lubricants and cutting oils, solvents, screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, parts and accessories.

Must be able to perform basic Service Mechanic functions with applicable job training, such as: equipment maintenance, testing, repairs and modifications. Ability to operate metal working and machine working tools, spray painting equipment, and weight testing handling equipment.

Must possess a complete knowledge of machine shop theory, practice and procedure, and advanced shop mathematics. Have a good knowledge of sheet metal operations. Must be able to set-up and operate all basic types of machine and hand tools, as required. Must have comprehensive knowledge and application of precision measuring equipment. Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge of shop techniques necessary to work metals to required specifications without conventional tooling. Ability to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints and assembly drawings, and to work from incomplete engineering verbal, written and sketch information.

Skilled in the use of computers and ability to learn new computer applications

You will need to be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance to support this government contract. No clearance is required to apply. An interim Secret clearance is required prior to start.
Desired Skills:
Vocational education related to sheet metal/machining or CNC machining/programming
Machining experience to include CNC machining.
Experience working with ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys; non-metallic materials; new unproven materials.
Experience working with layout dye, cerrobend, lubricants and cutting oils, solvents, screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, parts and accessories.
Maintenance and repair experience.
Experience using hand and power tools.
Experience spray painting equipment
Experience operating a forklift.
Experience operating an overhead crane.
Ability to wear respirators and self contained breathing apparatus as required.
Willingness to work shift work and overtime,
including weekends, if necessary.
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
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. Theyre 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 Martins 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: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Posted 2026-02-20

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