Machine-Tool Operator Sheet-Metal

Job Description
You will be the Machine Tool Operator for our team. Our team is responsible for operating a Mazak laser and performing a variety of finishing tasks to produce components for the Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Machine Tool Operator, you will be responsible for reading drawings and blueprints, setting up and operating the laser to process materials, and performing finishing tasks such as removing sharp edges and burrs, countersinking holes, and using precision measuring instruments to ensure parts meet dimensions and quality specifications.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Operating a Mazak laser to process materials according to specifications and drawings.
• Performing finishing tasks such as removing sharp edges and burrs from aluminum and steel using hand tools, deburring knives, orbital sanders, and hand sanding.
• Countersinking holes using a drill press and hand drills.

Using precision measuring instruments to ensure parts meet dimensions and quality specifications.

• Working independently and as part of a team to produce high-quality components.

Why Join Us

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: Explore more about the services that support the Special Operations Forces community.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Lexington, KY.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Desired Skills
Proficiency with Precision Measuring Tools: Experience using calipers, micrometers, and other gauges to perform quality checks on their own work.

Knowledge of Materials: Familiarity with the properties of different metals, especially aluminum and steel, and how they react to machining and finishing.

Basic Machine Maintenance: Ability to perform routine preventative maintenance, such as cleaning equipment and monitoring fluid levels.

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing: Understanding of concepts like 6S, waste reduction, and maintaining an organized workspace.

Experience using SAP.

Excellent Time Management: Proven ability to manage their own workload and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines without constant supervision.

Strong Work Ethic: A proactive and reliable attitude with a sense of ownership and pride in their work quality.

Adaptability: A willingness to be cross-trained on other equipment or tasks and adapt to changing production needs.

Other Important Information
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.