Tool Maker Jig & Fixture - 2nd shift - Military Veterans

Description:You will be a Tool and Die Maker, at our Greenville, SC location. Our team is responsible for ensuring the proper functioning and maintenance of our tools, jigs and fixtures.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Tool and Die Maker, you will be responsible for using precision machinery to fabricate and repair tools and dies that meet our exact specifications.

The candidate will be required to:

• Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints to understand tool specifications.

• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to fabricate and repair parts of tools, jigs and fixtures.

• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify jigs, gauges, and tools using machine tools and hand tools.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure safety and efficiency.

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and departments to achieve production goals and resolve issues efficiently.

• Ensure effective communication with supervisors/ Leaders and peers regarding project status, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods of time

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!


This position will support the F-16 production line on second shift.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. You have experience with itemized planning and prioritization of tasks that drives the
efficient execution of objectives.

Our Commitment to DEI

We Hear You, We See You. At LM Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you! At LM Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here:
Global DEI.

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology.

This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.
Basic Qualifications:
• Candidate must have 3 years of experience as a tool maker/ Jig & fixture builder.

• Candidate must have 3 years of experience working with manual lathe and milling machines.

• Experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

• Experience fabricating tools and detail parts.
Desired Skills:
• Experience with Laser Tracker techniques
(Leica or Faro)

• Experience with Spatial Analyzer Software
(S/A) Preferred.

• Experience with Aircraft Production Tooling
Preferred.

• Experience with F-16 Production Tooling Highly
Desired.

• Ability to mentor and train others in tool
making skills.

• Willing to be trained and/or certified in special
skills.

• Ability to identify aircraft locations by station,
butt-line, and waterline as shown or engineering
documentation.
Clearance Level: None
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 four 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. This is a second shift position.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second