Job ID: 702538BR Date posted: Aug. 27, 2025
Description:Determines methods, sequences, and inspection operations required, inspects and approves or rejects precision tools during and after manufacture for workmanship, accuracy, practicability and conformance to other specifications; inspects all types of tooling such as jigs, patterns, tool masters, fixtures, templates, master layouts, foundry dries, and dies, involving multiple coordinated location points, dimensions and/or tooling holes in several planes not at right angles or parallel to one another, irregular contours requiring spring-back and dimensional calculations, multiple acting principles and computation of compound angles; inspects metal or cloth layouts and templates involving the coordination with mating parts of adjacent contours and assemblies, making all needed measurements and compensations to check triangulations; inspects templates made to exacting tolerances from blueprints for irregular shaped and complex parts checking or making three dimensional projection to resolve canted views; inspects government-owned equipment for conformance to specified requirements, and inspects first-run completed parts and assemblies manufactured either on Company or government-owned equipment, checking for conformance to specifications, workmanship, accuracy and practicability by reference to tool designs, manufacturing plans, engineering drawing and other authorized information; recommends necessary rework and corrections.
Performs the duties described herein in one or more of the following tool inspections fields, and applies a basic knowledge of the others:
A. Assembly, jigs, fixtures, and masters
B. Masters, gauges, and tools and dies used on such machines as standard power tools, punch presses, power brakes, etc.
C. Wood, plastic, and/or plaster patterns and master models
D. Templates and master layouts
Inspects Product Support Equipment for conformance to specifications as required.
Provides technical information and recommendations during tool manufacture to responsible personnel in such organizations as experimental, engineering, production, tool design, planning, making, and using departments, based upon physical inspection of tools or parts in relation to tool orders, engineering drawings, tool designs, masters, loft, engineering layouts and master layouts. Recommends practical changes in the sequence of operations.
Recommends correction of tools, requesting necessary changes in tool design and engineering drawings to conform to current shop practice and tool making methods; determines responsible departments to which tooling reworks should be charged.
Observes first-run or tool tryouts to verify the capacity of tools to produce parts or the capacity of the tools to produce parts on a quantity basis; analyzes and determines reasons for tool manufacturing and determines corrective action required, decides whether to have tools reworked or used as is, approves the release of rejected tools for a limited number of parts or days, and writes orders for the repair of worn or damaged tools.
Makes alignment and symmetry checks on completed aircraft to determine conformance to engineering specifications.
Prepares and maintains records of tool orders, rejections, new or re-worked tools and notes deviations from engineering or tool design.
Stamps or otherwise approves acceptable items; rejects and initiates documentation to effect disposition of unacceptable items.
Basic Qualifications:
• A minimum of five years as a Jig and fixture builder with the knowledge to build tools from start to finish from Tooling Prints.

• Understands the use of Precision tools, Precision gauges and instruments and hand tools.

• Utilizes computerized theodolite and laser tracking systems, (such as RomerArm, Metrscan, & handy scan systems).
Desired Skills:
• Aerospace Tooling Knowledgeable

• Attention to Detail

• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

• Communication & Reporting Skills

• Organizational & Time Management Skills

• Familiarity with discrepancy documentation (QADS, ERP4C, QCRs, etc.)

• Knowledge of tool inspection practices, part fabrication, assembly, and installation within field of specialty, of procedure of tool shop practice, and of plastics, used in tool manufacture.

• Ability to use and interpret blueprints, loft information, layouts, shop mathematics, and tool shop practices.

• Ability to survey tools and families of tools for practicability. Ability to use precision measurement instruments and gauges, to anticipate problems that might arise in the use of the tools and recommend changes and to work out corrections with planning, tool design and tool making organizations while tool is still in build- up stage.

Experience on operating tool inspections software (such as VXelement, MasterCam Verisurf and CATIA).
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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 $30.51 -$51.98.
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 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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First