CNC Machinist (SECOND SHIFT)

**Description:** **Role Overview** As an Experimental CNC Machinist, you will operate and maintain computer numerical control /(CNC/) machines to produce high/-precision parts for experimental and developmental purposes/. Your work directly supports innovation in spacecraft production and contributes to the success of Lockheed Martin Space's mission/. **Key Duties / Responsibilities** - Machine, fabricate, and assemble parts according to prints and operation sheets/. - Interpret CAD data, drawings, and sketches to guide fabrication/. - Set up and operate horizontal and vertical CNC machines for drilling, milling, boring, tapping, and other operations/. - Verify NC code and adjust machine settings as needed/. - Perform secondary operations such as deburring and straightening during machine cycles/. - Inspect parts using gauges, micrometers, indicators, calipers, and other measuring tools to ensure specifications are met/. - Select and install cutting tools, zero machines, and make necessary setup adjustments/. - Provide feedback to Manufacturing Engineers on processes, fixturing, and tooling to optimize efficiency/. - Analyze machining results against targets and communicate production goals to the team/. - Maintain coolant levels and perform minor preventive maintenance on equipment/. - Support flexible scheduling, including overtime, weekends, and alternate shifts, as production requires/. **Work Environment** - You will join a collaborative team focused on precision machining and innovation/. - Work is hands/-on, fast/-paced, and requires attention to detail/. - Shifts are structured to meet production schedules, including second shift hours/. - Some tasks involve handling tools, operating machinery, and standing for extended periods/. **Company Mission & Program Overview** Lockheed Martin Space harnesses the potential of space to drive innovation, enhance security, and advance technology for the future/. This role contributes to the development of spacecraft and systems that support 21st Century Security®, enabling global partnerships and ensuring technological leadership/. **Why Lockheed Martin** - We offer opportunities to work on cutting/-edge space technology that impacts national security and global exploration/. - Our teams value collaboration, continuous learning, and diverse perspectives/. - Employees can grow professionally while contributing to high/-impact projects/. **Why You'll Love This Role** - Work on challenging, precise, and meaningful projects that shape the future of space/. - Develop technical skills in advanced CNC machining and experimental fabrication/. - Collaborate with engineers and innovators in a supportive, mission/-driven environment/. - Participate in hands/-on work that has a direct impact on production outcomes and spacecraft capabilities/. **Basic Qualifications:** **Candidates must meet** _all_ **requirements listed** : - Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately/. - Understanding of G/-code and M/-code programming for CNC machines/. - Willingness and ability to work varying shifts, including second shift /(2:30 PM-12:00 AM/) on a 9x80 schedule /(every other Friday off/)/. - Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U/.S/. Secret security clearance/. **Desired Skills:** **These are not required but strengthen your candidacy** : - Experience with Siemens 840D Control Systems /(Celos/)/. - Experience with Mazatrol programming/. - Experience with Mastercam or NX software/. - Current Secret security clearance/. **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 **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/.** 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:** SPACE **Relocation Available:** No **Career Area:** Manufacturing **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** Second

Created: 2026-04-02