CNC Machinist (6 month FTC)

at  LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

REQUIRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to work from detailed engineering drawings producing conforming product.
• Competent CNC Milling experience. Turning experience will be desirable.
• Ability to program/post process using Fanuc & Heidenhain languages.
• Understanding and execution of CAD/CAM software.
• Conversant with multi-axis machining methods (3 to 6 axis).
• Good knowledge of inspection techniques and measuring equipment.
• General engineering workshop practices and proven Manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work from written and verbal process instructions.
• Ability to work independently from concept through to manufacture.
• Adherence and accountability of Housekeeping and 6S standards within defined work area.
• Adherence to mechanical and manual Lifting processes.
• High level of CoSHH and H&S awareness.
• Competent computer skills including MS-office, MRP systems.
• Good communication and reporting skills.

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This opportunity is to cover off peak activity for a likely duration of 6 months in the form of an FTC to be based out of our Ampthill site. The work will allow you to work within a CNC precision machine shop environment as a skilled CNC Miller.

You will be working within a CNC precision machine shop environment, programming, setting and tool selection, proving out and operating multiple machine tools including multi axis machining centres with various programming languages (3 to 6 axis) to produce R&D, high value 1 off or low volume production component parts.

• Support and input to the development of machining processes and tooling/fixture design.
• Ability of tool selection / optimisation and design liaising with tooling suppliers.
• Mentoring and training of others which may include apprentices.
• Working to specifications, procedures and engineering drawings.
• Develop and improve work procedures / processes with engineering team.
• Problem solve machine issues and facilitate corrective action plans.
• Ability to prioritise work load in order to meet deliverable commitments and support production schedule to optimise machine utilisation.
• Demonstrates high quality standards and support improvement initiatives.

We pride ourselves on mission focused innovation, where performance excellence is at the heart of everything we do.
We’ll provide you with meaningful work that will allow you to grow your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important to us is that you enjoy a strong work life balance as well.
Our 4xFlex 8-day working fortnight is a particular favourite amongst the team, giving you every Friday off, to spend more time doing the things you enjoy.
So if you are interested in joining a growing team working on exciting programme there has never been a better time to apply! We may not know what’s going to change the world next, but chances are we’re already working on it, and you can be part of the story too!