Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced CNC programmer in Grand Prairie, TX. This candidate will join a collaborative team supporting a rapidly growing shop and will be responsible for creating and optimizing CNC programs that enable high quality, on-time production.

Responsibilities include:

- Develop new CNC machining processes and program parts to meet design specifications

- Analyze engineering drawings and determine the appropriate machine, machining strategy, cutting tools and parameters, and work holding strategy

- Troubleshoot machining issues and implement corrective actions

- Analyze and improve existing programs to increase efficiency and reduce scrap

- Research, test and implement new machining technology, cutters and equipment

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of NC programming experience using a CAM package
• Proven process improvement and problem solving experience
• Deep understanding of cutting tools and effective machining practices
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Desired Skills

- Experience programming 3-5 axis mills and mill turn machines for a variety of materials

- Experience with Siemens NX and Vericut software

- Ability to design fixturing/workholding solutions

- Experience evaluating new designs and working with engineering to improve part machinability.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $89100.00 - $165500.00

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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.