Machinist Dev Mech - Elec Spec
How this pay compares
This posting states $66.1k–$124k a year. Open machinist jobs in California post a median of $126k a year, the middle half $115k–$146k, across 15 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
About the job
## IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, Vandenburg Air Force Base or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on LMTalent Central to be considered for the position.
This occupation requires the complete setup, programming and operation of the following precision, standard, and CNC power machines: duplicating, shears, power brake press, horizontal boring mill, jig borer, lathes, mills, planer and precision grinder. Includes the planning, layout, machining, fabrication and assembly of parts and tools developed to meet design standards and test.
Perform inspection as required of in process hardware. Analyze, create and modify CADAM designs, resulting from engineering generated information both verbal and written.
Develop, layout, machine, fabricate and assemble to specifying tolerance or extremely tight dimensions, intricate precision prototype, development and production parts and assemblies, sheet metal items and shop tooling devices, including dies, jigs and fixtures incidental to work being performed.
Perform the complete setup, programming and operate above machine tools and metal fabrication equipment, using as necessary mechanics hand tools, precision measuring instruments, gauges, form blocks, templates, jigs and fixtures, level, portable drills, and special fabricating metal fitting and assembly tools.
Work from sketches and/or verbal instructions in fabricating and assembling completely, intricate electronic detail parts and assemblies, requiring extreme care to ensure proper adjustments, clearances, alignments and coordination. Modify complete electronic assemblies, such as black boxes, power supplies and printed wiring assemblies to meet design changes and modifications.
Utilize the Lockheed CADAM system to create and modify elements, dimensioning and annotating drawings per verbal or written instruction as part of the development and layout of the various assemblies. Complete bench work finishing, assembly and fitting of hardware. Perform precision grinding operations on cutting tools and parts.
Work from complex detail drawings (both mechanical and electronics), sketches, templates, master models or verbal instruction. Work with precision gauge instruments in projecting and laying out angular and linear dimensions. Materials worked on include: Ferrous and non ferrous metals and their alloys, non metallic materials and unproved materials.
Materials worked with include: Layout dye, lubricants and cutting oils, solvents, screws, nuts, bolts, parts and others. ## Basic Qualifications - Apply a complete knowledge of machine shop theory, practice and procedure; advanced shop mathematics including trigonometry, and have a good working knowledge of sheet metal operations; setup and operate all basic types of machine tools as required; shop techniques necessary to work metals to required specifications with or without the aid of tooling. - Use precision measuring instruments to ensure proper dimensions. - Knowledge of Operations Verification Instructions (OVI's).
Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and assembly drawings, both mechanical and electronic; work from incomplete engineering, verbal, written, and sketch information. - Requires knowledge of setup, operation and programming of automatic drilling and routing machines.
Knowledge and ability to use all required hand tools, equipment, materials and machinery per best shop practice and procedures. - Must have working knowledge of electronic assemblies and detail parts containing Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) as designated by the engineering drawing, parts list or SWAD for special handling. - Must be familiar with and understand grounding requirements for the work area, workstations, work benches, equipment and personnel. - Requires the ability to perform verification testing using a multimeter when checking for isolation, thermistor resistance and continuity checks on electronic hardware. - Knowledge of Lockheed's CADAM system. - Techniques including creating and modifying elements, performing group actions, creating views, dimensioning and annotating drawings, and analyzing elements. ## Desired Skills - Experience with MasterCam (5 years plus). - Experience with manual and CNC lathes. - Experience in installation and rework with mechanical fastening hardware i.e. helicoils, keenserts, and rivets. ## Pay Information - $31.80 - $59.75 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people.
Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally. 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. - Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement. - 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) 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.
From Lockheed Martin's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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