Lockheed Machinist Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Job ID: 727597BR Date posted: May. 13, 2026
Description:
You will be the Quality Assurance Inspector for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control in Lexington, KY. Our team is responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance across multiple DoW platforms in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for executing inspection and test methodologies on parts, components, and assemblies, and documenting results to defined criteria.
Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Execute inspection/test methodologies of piece parts, components, and assemblies.


• Conduct inspections on multiple specialized systems and / or subsystems - electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, and structures on automotive vehicles (heavy, medium, and light), rotary-wing, and fixed-wing aircraft during manufacturing, modification and maintenance programs, / activities.


• Conduct incoming material inspections to include material testing.


• Document inspection and test results to the defined criteria and expectations.


• Perform a variety of activities in accordance with standard procedures, drawings, schematics, and specifications.


• Collect, verify, organize, and provide common data.
  
• In technical or production positions, it may be required to set-up and operate standard electronic or mechanical equipment and on occasion will be required to execute non-routine and moderately complex inspections / test.

Why Join Us
This position supports our Special Operations Forces - Global Logistics Support Services contract, the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: SOF GLSS
Further Information About This Opportunity
This role must be performed during 2nd shift.
This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be proficient with common office computer software. Must have effective oral and written communication skills and be able to work in a team environment.
Must have the ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
Must be familiar with inspection/test methodologies of piece parts, components, assemblies and installations.
Must be familiar with standard inspection tooling to include calipers, micrometers, multi-meters etc.
Desired Skills:
Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) 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: 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 CTRL (S0806)
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second