Toolmaker

Lockheed Martin•Archbald, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be a Toolmaker with our team in Archbald, PA. Lockheed Martin Archbald is a full-service Missiles and Fire Control facility that provides design, manufacturing, engineering & field service support for both domestic and international customers. What You Will Be Doing As a Toolmaker, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Study blueprints, sketches, models, or oral and written specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies Sets up and operates conventional or computer numerically controlled machines such as lathes, milling machines and grinders to make, repair or modify dies, jigs, gauges, tools, production and prototype parts Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators Interprets CAD data, prints and sketches with regard to fabrication and can follow written and/or verbal instructions Recommends and executes changes to achieve process improvements and/or cycle time reductions Performs minor preventive maintenance to equipment Participates in the development or redesign of tooling and fixtures to improve quality or reduce costs Collaborates with other personnel to train or teach various machining or set-up techniques to obtain proficient use of time and produce quality parts Provides technical support to Manufacturing personnel when necessary Provides feedback on prescribed processes, fixturing, and tooling to ME to optimize efficiency Why Join Us You're a skilled and experienced toolmaker who is passionate about working with your hands and creating high-quality products. As a Toolmaker, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. If you're looking for a role that offers opportunities for growth, a dynamic work environment, and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity This position is located in Archbald. Discover more about our Archbald, Pennsylvania location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Requirements

Tool Maker’s certificate or 10 years of on the job training in a job shop fabrication environment operating various machines
Able to work safely with cleaning chemicals and solvents
Good oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of properties of metals, shop mathematics and layout, machining, assembly and brazing procedures as related to Tool Room type work
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Proficiency in CNC programming, set up and operation of CNC milling machines and lathes
Skilled in the use of all types of gauges and precision measuring instruments and must be able to adjust machines and verify dimensional accuracy of the machine functions
Good interpersonal skills
U.S. citizenship is required, as this position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD and/or 3D modeling experience
Tool making experience
Experience in set up and operation of CNC machines
Experience in the development of, or redesign of, tooling and fixtures to improve quality or reduce costs

Responsibilities

Study blueprints, sketches, models, or oral and written specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies
Sets up and operates conventional or computer numerically controlled machines such as lathes, milling machines and grinders to make, repair or modify dies, jigs, gauges, tools, production and prototype parts
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators
Interprets CAD data, prints and sketches with regard to fabrication and can follow written and/or verbal instructions
Recommends and executes changes to achieve process improvements and/or cycle time reductions
Performs minor preventive maintenance to equipment
Participates in the development or redesign of tooling and fixtures to improve quality or reduce costs
Collaborates with other personnel to train or teach various machining or set-up techniques to obtain proficient use of time and produce quality parts
Provides technical support to Manufacturing personnel when necessary
Provides feedback on prescribed processes, fixturing, and tooling to ME to optimize efficiency