CNC Machinist / Wind Tunnel Operator ID-11653

April 16, 2025

Description:
You will be a Machinist/Operator at our High Speed Wind Tunnel facility, where you will play a critical role in manufacturing and modifying scale models of missiles, rockets, and other aerospace vehicles. Our team is responsible for supporting the development of cutting-edge, high-performance aerospace vehicles, and we're looking for a skilled and versatile individual to join our team.

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Fabricating new model parts and modifying existing models to high tolerances
Creating replacement parts for the facility and building tools to improve efficiency
Setting up models for testing, performing model changes during testing, and operating the wind tunnel and air compressor control systems
Performing maintenance on a variety of systems, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
Working with a wide range of materials and equipment, from small precise parts to large structures

Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly skilled and adaptable Machinist/Operator to join our team. As an ideal candidate, you're a creative problem-solver with excellent technical skills, able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You'll be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration, innovation, and customer satisfaction. At Lockheed Martin, we're driven by a sense of purpose and a commitment to making a difference in the world. If you're passionate about working on complex and challenging projects, and contributing to the development of cutting-edge aerospace vehicles, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Our High Speed Wind Tunnel facility offers a unique and dynamic work environment, with a wide range of tasks and challenges to keep you engaged and motivated.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored Interim Secret is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:

10 years (minimum) of experience with shop machines such as lathes and milling machines and have minimal restrictions to physical activity
Read and interpret blueprints and drawings
Independently edit, program, set up and run CNC and conventional manual machines
Support periodic night shift and weekend operations, with required paid overtime
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Candidates must have the ability to obtain a forklift license

Desired Skills:

Wind Tunnel experience
Precision metal fabrication experience, such as tool & die or precision scale models

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. 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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

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