Job ID: 701079BR Date posted: Aug. 06, 2025
Description:

You will be the Precision Measuring Instruments Inspector for the team which is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and calibrating precision measuring instruments.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Precision Measuring Instruments Inspector, you will be responsible for using various high precision measuring devices to check items such as instruments and gauges.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting precision gauges and instruments, such as setting, working, and inspection gauges, thread wires, and engineer’s levels


• Disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, adjusting, and calibrating precision measuring instruments


• Making minor repairs to broken, worn, or damaged equipment by replacing unusable parts with standard available items


• Developing or improvising precision measuring or checking devices as required to accommodate and inspect tools and gauges


• Utilizing facilities to determine specific measurements on parts in connection with investigations, at the request of other inspection units

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and detail-oriented inspector with a strong knowledge of precision measuring instruments, including their functions, use, operation, adjustment, and repair. You will have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to adapt available equipment to special and difficult measurement problems, and the ability to operate precision lathes, grinders, and lapping tools.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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Basic Qualifications:
1. A combination of twenty-four months documented experience, including optical/dimensional/torque instruments involving repairing, maintaining, calibrating, and testing precision instrumentation and test equipment with equipment traceable to national standards. Common equipment to be serviced may consist of micrometers and calipers, digital indicators, torque application systems, laser interferometers, optical measuring equipment, and height gages.

Or

2. Completed PMEL (Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory) training from a branch of the U. S. Armed Forces and six months experience calibrating Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE).

NOTE:

Must be able to perform physically demanding activities throughout both North and South Campus areas. Frequent lifting of various weights is required.

Eighteen months credit towards the twenty-four month requirement may be given to an employee who has an associate degree in Metrology from an accredited college or university.

Twelve months credit towards the twenty-four month requirement may be given to an employee who has successfully completed the requirements of a Metrology Diploma or Certificate from an accredited college or university, or who has successfully completed the ASQ (American Society for Quality) Certified Calibration Technician examination.

Twelve months credit towards the twenty-four month requirement may be given to an employee who has successfully completed an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or completion of an equivalent voc/tech school or industrial training program in Industrial Instrumentation or Electromechanical technology. These programs typically include pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and controls.
Desired Skills:
Proficiency with Precision Measuring Tools: Micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, etc.
Experience with specifications and tolerances
Blueprint Reading
Clearance Level: None
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
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