Gear Grinder C - 2nd Shift

Description

Set up and operate gear grinding, wheel dress and balancing machines to produce rough and finish ground splines, spurs, and helical gears.

• Follow specific instructions to set up and operate gear-grinding machines and associated wheel dress and balancing equipment.
• Receive assistance and instruction on more involved set‑ups.
• Use a variety of hand tools, gauges and dial indicators to install involute cams, yokes, arbors, work piece, etc.
• Under direction of higher grade grinder operator, use optical equipment to present wheel dresser tools; balance and dress wheels as required, indicate work piece between bench centers prior to loading grinder and make any other adjustments and/or calculations necessary to meet quality standards.
• Check and record work piece pitch and root diameters prior to grind, monitor machine operations, check finished part prior to unloading and obtain any required dimensional verification.
• Visually check parts for finish, root profile and for indications of surface burn or tempering.
• Maintain records of all finish dimensions and obtain inspection acceptance of finished part.
• Perform other related work of a comparable or lower skill level as related to gear machining.
• Follow directions of higher‑grade operators or Working Leader to resolve problems and correct any discrepancies indicated by inspection.
• Refer questionable conditions or recurring difficulties to working leader or supervision.
• Perform operator checklist as required and comply with all EH&S procedures.
• As required segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices.
• May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individuals’ skills.

• Requires knowledge of machining characteristics and qualities of metals.
• Make calculations involving shop mathematics and handbook formulas including algebra and trigonometry.
• Use precision instruments such as dial indicators, blade and ball micrometers, height gauges and other inspection methods.
• Equivalent to a minimum of 2 years high school or a minimum of 6‑9 months of trades training in a particular trade or field.
• Over 3 months up to 1 year experience.

• Clearance Level: None
• 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:
  Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
• Experience Level: Hourly/Non‑Exempt
• Business Unit: RMS
• Relocation Available:
  No
• Career Area:
  Manufacturing
• Type:
  Full‑Time
• Shift: Second

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.