Job Description
Job Description
Job ID: 713353BR Date posted: Dec. 16, 2025
Description: You will be the Machine Tool Operator for our team. Our team is responsible for operating machine tools to machine metal for use in making or maintaining jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, aircraft components, and various other products or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Machine Tool Operator, you will be responsible for planning and performing difficult machining operations, setting up machine tools, determining proper feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequence, and using precision measuring instruments to achieve requisite dimensions to very close tolerances.
Your responsibilities will include:
Operating one or more types of machine tools, such as 3, 4, and 5-axis machining CNC machines, grinding machines, lathes, and milling machines.
Planning and performing difficult machining operations, including setting up machine tools and determining proper feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequence.
Using precision measuring instruments to achieve requisite dimensions to very close tolerances and making necessary adjustments during machining operations.
Selecting proper coolants and cutting and lubricating oils, recognizing when tools need dressing, and dressing tools as needed.
Working on 2nd shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:30pm to 2:00am, and performing other duties as assigned.
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.
Basic Qualifications: Candidate must be able to maintain secret level security clearance, be willing to be moved to different machines with different tasks as workload demands. A background in manufacturing is a plus.
Candidate must possess basic computer skills and be able to check email daily as well as perform computer based annual training.
Desired Skills: • 5-axis CNC machining experience.
• Experience in a "job shop" environment where the same product isn't produced everyday.
• SAP experience.
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: Rotating 40 hour week as assigned by leader
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, Relocation, Monday to Thursday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,