About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity based out of our Ampthill, Bedfordshire offices to allow you to work within a CNC precision machine shop environment as a skilled CNC Miller and Turner. Milling is an essential skillset, turning would be very desirable.

You will be involved in machine and fixture setting, tool selection and tool set up, setting work and tool offsets, proving out and editing of CNC programs, machining of products in high grade aluminium, peak, titanium and composite carbon fibre materials on multiple machine tools including 4 and 5 axis machining centres with various programming languages to include Heidenhain, Siemens and Fanuc to produce medium size R&D and low volume production component parts all of high value.

Duties will include:

• 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 4-day working week 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!

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Ability to work from detailed engineering drawings producing conforming product.
• Strong Milling experience essential.
• Turning experience very 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 5 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.
• SC clearance with possibility for DV.

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment.lmuk@global.lmco.com or call 023 92 458 000.