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Tool Maker Worker

Job in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, 93552, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Assembly
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Fabricates and assembles details for tooling, including jigs, fixtures, tools and dies, working with skilled tooling personnel. Performs layouts, rough stock preparation, finishing steps, and setup of equipment to interpret blueprints, tooling drawings and sketches using machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities
  • Fabricates, assembles, and reworks multiple operation router blocks and/or multiple operation hand and hydro press forming blocks and accessories when tooling and information are available.
  • Lays out flat and simple templates using empirical bend allowance formulas; makes templates from flat layout masters and sample parts from extruded or standard formed materials; fabricates contour templates for box template setups.
  • Performs modification and rework of the level of difficulty of the described operations; performs related duties such as fabricating shims, spacers, clamps, jig bases, locator pads, ribs and other structural components.
  • Prepares rough die stock, pipe, bar, plate and tubular stock for layout, machining, painting or inspection; moves, positions and handles parts, dies, tools, equipment and heavy materials; assists with breaking down setups and returns tools and fixtures to sources.
  • Operates machinery such as drills, presses, shears, saws, grinders and routers to trim, burr, sand, drill and assemble tooling; checks wear and replaces defective components; disassembles and cleans tooling; maintains a clean, orderly work area.
  • Paints and properly identifies and codes tooling; improvises shop aids to facilitate completion of work assignments.
  • Performs disassembly and cleaning of tooling and checks for wear or damage; replaces worn components and reassembles.
  • Assists others in handling, moving and positioning parts, dies, tools, fixtures and heavy materials; supports safety and quality practices in the shop.
  • Performs related duties such as fabricating shims and clamps, preparing rough die stock, and preparing stock for layout, machining, painting or inspection.
Basic Qualifications
  • Utilizes Blueprint Reading and shop mathematics or equivalent.
  • Must possess a minimum of one year of experience operating machine tools.
Security and Other Information
  • Security Clearance Statement:
    This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
  • Clearance Level: Secret
  • 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. You may be contacted for this and future openings.
  • Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time; work will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
  • Work Schedules:
    Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules; schedules range from standard 40 hours over five days to condensed schedules with additional time off, as applicable.
  • Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off.
Benefits and Additional Information
  • Base pay range in California: $27.42 - $46.82.
  • 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 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 to receive optimal consideration.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions that require courage, resilience and precision. Those missions can be dangerous and sometimes provide opportunities to change the world and save lives.

Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available:
Possible

Career Area:
Manufacturing

Type:
Full-Time

Shift: First

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