Metals Forming Mechanic

Standard Job Description

Job Description

Lays out work, establishing necessary reference points, center lines and guide lines, make necessary allowance for bends, machining, measures with scale, calipers and micrometers and uses scribers, center punch, surface gage, dividers, etc. to mark material

Performs necessary hand operations, such as filing, scraping, straightening, mechanical assembly etc.

Programs, sets up and operates numerical control equipment, bending rolls and machines, power and hand shears, Do-All saws, brakes, nibblers, punch press, turret punch press, drill presses, radial drills, etc. and various hand grinders to shape and alter sheet metal according to specifications

Uses various types of hand tools, such as files, hammers, scrapers, wrenches, etc. and various measuring instruments such as plug gages, snap gages, indicators, verniers, micrometers, depth gages, etc.

Interprets CAD data, prints and sketches and can follow written manufacturing instructions (MI's) and/or verbal instructions

Performs minor preventive maintenance to equipment

Reports equipment problems to supervisor

Works in time-critical situations in a dynamic, team-oriented environment where programs, setups, and tooling are constantly changing and interact effectively with associates & management as priorities shift.

Performs other job-related duties as required by management

Maintains workstation/cell in organized manner and in compliance with any applicable safety standards

Receives and, when assigned, provides cross-training for other tasks related to department functions and procedures.

Physical condition allowing: a. Lifting 50 pounds b. Standing, sitting, bending, walking, 10+ hours per day c. Personal protective equipment including Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and wearing a respirator when required

Adheres to safety guidelines and the correct procedures for performing tasks to prevent personal injury or damage to product and/or equipment

The correct rate range of this position is $28.73 to $35.84 hourly.

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge of basic shop math (metric conversion and arithmetic)

Must understand the cutting properties of both ferrous and non-ferrous materials

Calculate dimensions and tolerances and inspect parts using required precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers and protractors to ensure they meet blueprint specifications

Proficient using hand tools for deburring and metal finishing

Program, set up and operate conventional and CNC brake press for fabrication of precision formed component

Set up and operate conventional brake press, shear, band saw, sanders, deburring/buffing machinery

Knows the difference between hot and cold rolled steels, aluminum and stainless steel and makes adjustments accordingly

Operate fabricating sheet metal equipment such as brake presses, shear, band saw, sanders, deburring/ buffing machinery

Able to support a flexible work schedule including alternate shifts, overtime, off-Fridays and/or weekends to support product schedules as required

Ability to work well with others and cross shift with others on the same work

Proficient using hand tools for burr removal and metal finishing

Ability to use various types of measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and thickness measuring equipment

Can read and understand complex blueprints and sketches with respect to various assembly and metals forming and differentiation between thread sizes, pitch, metric and standard threads

Desired Skills

Desired Skills

Able to program a CNC punch press, laser cutter, and CNC press brake

CNC machining experience

Operated PEM machines, CNC Punch Presses, Laser Cutters, Spot welder, Tapping machines and vertical drill presses

Preventative machine maintenance abilities experience

Pay Information

Pay rate for this position is $28.73 - $35.84 per hour.

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.