Lockheed Martin

Tube Bender Senior Mechanic

Posted on: 27 Jan 2021

Palmdale, CA

Job Description

Description:
PERFORMS SUCH TYPICAL DISTINGUISHING DUTIES AS:
Determines methods and sequence of operations, makes complete layouts from complex sample parts and assemblies, mocked-up welded tubing assemblies, ship developed mock-up wires or blueprints, and fabricates developmental tubes such as master tube templates, sample tubes, and thin wall, large diameter, developmental tubes where bend data are not available and required tooling is inadequate or not provided, where it is required to utilize a complete knowledge of the high temperature and cold forming characteristics of various sizes and alloys and the setup and operation of various sizes of tube bending machines, both conventional and numerically controlled; develops and records machine setup, rotation and bend data; checks tubing in ship to detect errors and verifies proper fit and correct dimensions; develops written information and sample parts required by tooling or other personnel to fabricate project tools; incorporates changes in development tubing as required.
Determines methods and sequence of operation, makes measurements from master shapes and/or inputs dimensional information from drawings, sketches and other similar information to develop data for reproducing or inspecting bent tube configurations by utilizing a computerized measuring device and accessory equipment to develop and record degree, rotation and other similar data, furnishes setup parameters and numerically controlled tapes required for setup and numerically controlled tube bending machines to produce developmental and production tubes where bend data information is inadequate or not provided, trial and error methods must be employed, and coordinated dimensions and tolerances must be maintained, exercising a complete knowledge of the bending characteristics of various metals and alloys, of bend data development methods, and of all machine, equipment and processing functions within a tube fabrication center.
Performs rework to the same level of difficulty of the operations described above.
May require certifications.
Must demonstrate skills equivalent to Blueprint Reading II and Shop Trigonometry.
Must possess a minimum of three years of tube bending/tube finishing experience.
Makes complete setup on various types of power and manually-operated machines (hot and cold mandrel) to utilize all functions of these machines to their fullest capacity; bends all types of tubing including thin wall, employing flex mandrels and wiper dies.
Develops bend data information for pneumatically-hydraulically actuated, or manually-controlled tube bending machines, using mock-up wires or tubes, as required.
Works with other authorized personnel as required in installing, removing, or checking tubing in mockup or production ships to resolve tubing fabrication -- installation discrepancies, and/or in obtaining bend data information.
Operates hand and power sanders, buffers and saws as required.
Improvises tooling, machine accessories and shop aids as required.
Makes complete layouts and block table setups of bend tube shapes as required.
NOTE: This job incorporates all duties previously described in the following classifications:
5544 Tube Bender - Heavy
5534 Tube Bender - General
5533 Tube Data Processor and Setup Mechanic

AeronauticsProductionOperations
Basic Qualifications:
Must possess a minimum of three years of tube bending/tube finishing experience.
May require certifications.
Must demonstrate skills equivalent to Blueprint Reading II and Shop Trigonometry.
Operates hand and power sanders, buffers and saws as required.

Improvises tooling, machine accessories and shop aids as required

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT
Desired Skills:
Makes complete setup on various types of power and manually-operated machines (hot and cold mandrel) to utilize all functions of these machines to their fullest capacity; bends all types of tubing including thin wall, employing flex mandrels and wiper dies. 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.Telecommute: The work associated with this position will be performed at the designated Lockheed Martin facility. Situational telecommuting may be considered and authorized at the discretion of your leader and based upon the role.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: 9x80 every other Friday offSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: Secret Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. Theyre dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martins vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.Experience Level: Hourly/Non-ExemptBusiness Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANYRelocation Available: YesCareer Area: Manufacturing Type: Full-TimeVirtual Location: no Shift: Second

Lockheed Martin

Bethesda, MD

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995, and Loral Federal Systems in 1996. It is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington, DC, area. Lockheed Martin employs approximately 100,000 people worldwide as of December 2017.

Lockheed Martin is one of the largest companies in the aerospace, defense, security, and technologies industry. It is the world's largest defense contractor based on revenue for fiscal year 2014. In 2013, 78% of Lockheed Martin's revenues came from military sales; it topped the list of US federal government contractors and received nearly 10% of the funds paid out by the Pentagon. In 2009 US government contracts accounted for $38.4 billion (85%), foreign government contracts $5.8 billion (13%), and commercial and other contracts for $900 million (2%).

Lockheed Martin operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space Systems. The company has received the Collier Trophy six times, including in 2001 for being part of developing the X-35/F-35B LiftFan Propulsion System, and most recently in 2006 for leading the team that developed the F-22 Raptor fighter jet. Lockheed Martin is currently developing the F-35 Lightning II and leads the international supply chain, leads the team for the development and implementation of technology solutions for the new USAF Space Fence (AFSSS replacement), and is the primary contractor for the development of the Orion command module. The company also invests in healthcare systems, renewable energy systems, intelligent energy distribution and compact nuclear fusion.