Tool Maker Senior - Jig & Fixture Builder - Metrology
Lockheed Martin
Job ID: 692157BR Date posted: May. 13, 2025
Description:Plans the job, determines methods and sequence of operations, makes layouts, fabricates, assembles and proves complex tools and dies such as tool masters, master tooling gauges, deep draw, multiple, cam action and compound dies and constructs all types of sizes of major jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges and related tooling, where critical reference points, surfaces, locators and tooling holes must be established and coordinated among three or more nonparallel planes or two or more radial profiles, and it is required to exercise a complete knowledge of jig and fixture building, tool and die making, and machine shop theory and practice, including the principles and use of applicable optical equipment; prepares the breakdown of all types and sizes of major jigs and fixtures, tool masters or master tooling gauges into components, details and accessories as required for the construction of these tools by other employees; determines the methods and sequences of fabrication and assembly, and coordinates the work of such employees; performs the final setup and assembly of components, details and accessories and follows such tools through to completion and sell-off.
May develop, fabricate, and prove optical and mechanical accessories for the purpose of adapting and modifying optical instruments and similar equipment used in building and checking major tooling.
Performs modification and rework of the level of difficulty of the operations described above.
PERFORMS SUCH RELATED DUTIES AS:
Fabricates tools without benefit of tool designs, working to standard tool manufacturing practice and procedure.
Works to exacting tolerances.
Makes layouts or sketches and writes detail orders for machining, welding processing and other operations as required.
Supplies lacking design details, and/or suggests changes in design or in material, pertinent to functional practicability, ease, or economy of manufacture.
Improvises shop aids to facilitate work assignments.
Makes setups for plastic jig facings, and performs finish grinding, trimming, etc., as required.
Makes tools and dies without the aid of tool designs, working to standard tool manufacturing practices and procedures.
Sets up and operates power machine tools and accessories as required for the machining of tools and dies.
***Must be able to work any shift***
Basic Qualifications:
*Must demonstrate a complete understanding of the principles and use of applicable optical equipment such computer aided measuring equipment such as laser trackers.
*Must possess a minimum of four years of experience working in tool and die or jig and fixture building, form block and/or template making or equivalent.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
The base range for this position in California $28.48 - $48.29
Benefits offered: 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. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
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. They’re 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 Martin’s 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second
Description:Plans the job, determines methods and sequence of operations, makes layouts, fabricates, assembles and proves complex tools and dies such as tool masters, master tooling gauges, deep draw, multiple, cam action and compound dies and constructs all types of sizes of major jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges and related tooling, where critical reference points, surfaces, locators and tooling holes must be established and coordinated among three or more nonparallel planes or two or more radial profiles, and it is required to exercise a complete knowledge of jig and fixture building, tool and die making, and machine shop theory and practice, including the principles and use of applicable optical equipment; prepares the breakdown of all types and sizes of major jigs and fixtures, tool masters or master tooling gauges into components, details and accessories as required for the construction of these tools by other employees; determines the methods and sequences of fabrication and assembly, and coordinates the work of such employees; performs the final setup and assembly of components, details and accessories and follows such tools through to completion and sell-off.
May develop, fabricate, and prove optical and mechanical accessories for the purpose of adapting and modifying optical instruments and similar equipment used in building and checking major tooling.
Performs modification and rework of the level of difficulty of the operations described above.
PERFORMS SUCH RELATED DUTIES AS:
Fabricates tools without benefit of tool designs, working to standard tool manufacturing practice and procedure.
Works to exacting tolerances.
Makes layouts or sketches and writes detail orders for machining, welding processing and other operations as required.
Supplies lacking design details, and/or suggests changes in design or in material, pertinent to functional practicability, ease, or economy of manufacture.
Improvises shop aids to facilitate work assignments.
Makes setups for plastic jig facings, and performs finish grinding, trimming, etc., as required.
Makes tools and dies without the aid of tool designs, working to standard tool manufacturing practices and procedures.
Sets up and operates power machine tools and accessories as required for the machining of tools and dies.
***Must be able to work any shift***
Basic Qualifications:
*Must demonstrate a complete understanding of the principles and use of applicable optical equipment such computer aided measuring equipment such as laser trackers.
*Must possess a minimum of four years of experience working in tool and die or jig and fixture building, form block and/or template making or equivalent.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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The base range for this position in California $28.48 - $48.29
Benefits offered: 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. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
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. They’re 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 Martin’s 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second
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