Description: PERFORMS SUCH TYPICAL DISTINGUISHING DUTIES AS:

Determines methods and sequence of operations, makes complete layouts from complex sample parts and assemblies, mocked-up welded tubing assemblies, ship developed mock-up wires or blueprints, and fabricates developmental tubes such as master tube templates, sample tubes, and thin wall, large diameter, developmental tubes where bend data are not available and required tooling is inadequate or not provided, where it is required to utilize a complete knowledge of the high temperature and cold forming characteristics of various sizes and alloys and the setup and operation of various sizes of tube bending machines, both conventional and numerically controlled; develops and records machine setup, rotation and bend data; checks tubing in ship to detect errors and verifies proper fit and correct dimensions; develops written information and sample parts required by tooling or other personnel to fabricate project tools; incorporates changes in development tubing as required.

Determines methods and sequence of operation, makes measurements from master shapes and/or inputs dimensional information from drawings, sketches and other similar information to develop data for reproducing or inspecting bent tube configurations by utilizing a computerized measuring device and accessory equipment to develop and record degree, rotation and other similar data, furnishes setup parameters and numerically controlled tapes required for setup and numerically controlled tube bending machines to produce developmental and production tubes where bend data information is inadequate or not provided, trial and error methods must be employed, and coordinated dimensions and tolerances must be maintained, exercising a complete knowledge of the bending characteristics of various metals and alloys, of bend data development methods, and of all machine, equipment and processing functions within a tube fabrication center.

Performs rework to the same level of difficulty of the operations described above.

Makes complete setup on various types of power and manually operated machines (hot and cold mandrel) to utilize all functions of these machines to their fullest capacity; bends all types of tubing including thin wall, employing flex mandrels and wiper dies.

Develops bend data information for pneumatically-hydraulically actuated, or manually controlled tube bending machines, using mock-up wires or tubes, as required.

Works with other authorized personnel as required in installing, removing, or checking tubing in mockup or production ships to resolve tubing fabrication -- installation discrepancies, and/or in obtaining bend data information.

Operates hand and power sanders, buffers and saws as required.

Improvises tooling, machine accessories and shop aids as required.

Makes complete layouts and block table setups of bend tube shapes as required.

May require ability to obtain and maintain Company licenses, certifications, and training as required for assigned tasks.

Basic Qualifications:

Must demonstrate skills equivalent to complete level blueprint, technical data and data model comprehension and shop mathematics including trigonometry.

Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of tube bending/tube finishing 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

The base range for this position in California is $25.30 - $43.02.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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.

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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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Second