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Job ID: 720468BR Date posted: Mar. 16, 2026
Description:
You will be the CNC Machinist Sr for the Manufacturing team. Our team is responsible for precision machining of high‑performance missile components, delivering exacting tolerances and ensuring every part meets Lockheed Martin's rigorous quality standards.
What You Will Be Doing
As the CNC Machinist Sr you will be responsible for operating CNC equipment, fabricating complex parts, and continuously improving our machining processes.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Set‑up, program, and operate CNC machine tools.


• Interpret engineering drawings and work orders to select tooling, fixturing, and machining strategies.


• Fabricate, inspect, rework, and calibrate components using precision measuring instruments.


• Design and build production aids, jigs, and fixtures that streamline operations and boost efficiency.


• Identify design‑for‑manufacturability improvements and communicate recommendations to engineering.

Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that encourages employees to build their career, apply their knowledge while using cutting‑edge technology, and achieve challenging goals? We provide the foundation and resources to help you stay motivated, inspired, and productive. If you are driven, dedicated, and enjoy doing what you love, then we want you to join our journey and build a better tomorrow with you.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications:
• At least 5 years' related experience
• Prior experience in the Precision Machining environment or formal trade school or completion of an apprenticeship program.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings per Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) ANSI Y14.5 Standards. (1982 and 1994 Baseline).
• Must be able to assess and determine machine tools required to produce work assigned and provide estimates of time required to produce parts.
• Must be proficient in G-Code and M-Code programming with the ability to troubleshoot, edit, prove out processes, perform first piece runs, and recommend changes to programs on multi-axis machine tools proficiently.
• Due to facility requirements, all candidates must be U.S. citizens
Desired Skills:
• Ability to demonstrate advanced skills in machine tool operations as well as the operation of CNC controls and probing processes.
• Ability to implement and document process changes per Company policy and procedures.
• Ability to be able to develop First Piece Runs and De-bug Processes.
• Ability to verify product dimensions using precision measuring tools.
• Ability to provide inputs to support team to reduce product launch cycle.
• Knowledgeable of the applications of feeds and speeds and cutting tools to ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Plans the sequence of operations and/or layouts and construction of various types and sizes of jigs and fixtures, master tools and gauges, used in the fabrication of product parts and assemblies, including the fabrication of jigs and fixtures for master tooling. Perform fitting, fabrication and assembly of tools and dies, master gauges and master tools; molds and templates; to lay out, form and finish special machines parts.
• To set up and operate CNC and manual machining equipment including 5- axis horizontal and vertical mills and multi-axis multi spindle millturns to perform such operations as drilling, boring and milling on raw stock, parts, castings, forgings, dies, machine fixtures and other type tools.
Clearance Level: None
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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 CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second