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Job ID: 730046BR Date posted: May. 27, 2026
Description:
You will be a CNC Machine Operator with Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control in Archbald, PA. Our team is responsible for producing high‑precision electronic assemblies, machined and welded parts, and safety‑critical systems for defense and commercial applications. The site is renowned for its awards and contributions to missile systems, nuclear instrumentation, and control products.
What You Will Be Doing
As the CNC Operator, you will be responsible for operating CNC equipment and ensuring parts meet exacting quality standards.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Follows instructions to machine, fabricate, or assemble parts to print and operation sheet specifications using conventional and CNC machines including lathes, horizontal and vertical machining centers


• Pre-sets and installs proper cutting tools select proper speeds, feeds, and depth of cut where applicable to maintain the proper quantity and quality standards


• Inspects cutting tools for wear to ensure the quality of parts and makes adjustments during production run as required


• Interprets CAD data, prints and sketches with regard to fabrication and follows written and/or verbal instructions


• Performs secondary operations during the machine cycle such as deburring and straightening


• Inspects parts as they are produced using standard gages, micrometers, indicators, vernier calipers, depth gages, and other measuring devices, to ensure conformity to specifications


• Performs minor preventive maintenance to equipment and maintains coolant levels to ensure a steady supply of coolant/cutting fluids to the machine


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


• Recommends and executes changes to achieve process improvements and/or cycle time reductions


• Selects and loads proper CNC program in machine control to insure proper operation of the machine


• Verifies gages and inspection equipment required are correct and appropriate for the task


• Verifies NC code during execution of setup and edits CNC programs

Why Join Us
Joining our team means becoming a vital part of a mission that safeguards those who serve and protect our national security. You'll work with cutting‑edge technology in a collaborative environment where your contributions have a real impact.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Archbald. Discover more about our Archbald, Pennsylvania location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications:
• 2 years, or equivalent experience/combined education, with additional specialized training in specific aspects of job functions and with demonstrated ability to meet production time standards with minimal defects for low to mid complexity parts
• Knowledge of basic shop math (metric conversion and arithmetic)
• Experience as CNC operator in multiple machine cellular manufacturing operation
• Experience working/machining steel, aluminum and stainless steel with knowledge of machining speeds and feeds required
• Proficient in use of Measuring Equipment and able to verify conformance of machined work piece to specifications
• Knowledge of M & G code to be able to edit & trouble shoot CNC program at machine
• U.S. citizenship is required, as this position is located at a facility that requires special access
Desired Skills:
• Experience in set up and operation of CNC horizontal, vertical machining centers and lathes
• Experience pre-setting cutting tools and setting up fixtures in machines
• Proficient with editing CNC programs and using FANUC controls
• Experience working/machining steel, aluminum and stainless steel with knowledge of machining speeds and feeds required
• Proficient at GD&T
• Experience programming with GibbsCAM
• Experience with Solid Modeling
• Ability to perform complex calculations related to machining
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First