Daniel M. Hilgart works as a Machinist Experimental Spec at Lockheed Martin. His job involves planning, fabricating, and testing mechanical devices by setting up and operating precision machine tools to make original parts for experimental purposes. He must solve problems related to work holding, materials, machine settings, tools, and fabrication methods. The work requires precision to exacting tolerances. Errors could negatively impact others' work at the section level. The role requires considerable machine knowledge and limited supervision, with only general instructions on new assignments. A minimum of specialized training in machining aspects and 3 years of experience are typically required. Tasks include independently handling non-routine assignments, researching processes, and providing leadership to lower-level employees.

1. Daniel M. Hilgart
My Job Description @ Lockheed Martin
Job Code: N3343 Job Title: Machinist Experimental Spec
Job Descriptor: Plans the layout, fabrication, and testing of mechanical devices;
sets up and operates any type of precision machine tool to make
original parts, tools, mechanisms, and devices for experimental
purposes. May be required to solve problems relative to work-
holding arrangement, unusual materials, machine settings, tools,
product specifications, and fabrication methods for production
process. Normally performs precision work to exacting tolerances
and dimensions for research engineers in a developmental
laboratory condition. Some machines may be numerically
controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with
statistical process or other control procedures.
Impact 3: Impact may affect work of others and potentially, if not caught,
at section level. Contributes to and supports the completion of
major organization activity. Erroneous work would have negative
impact.
Knowledge 3: Normally top-level jobs requiring considerable knowledge of the
job. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of the
general aspects and technical phases of the job and their
practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily
encountered.
Supervision 3: Limited supervision. No instructions are needed on routine work,
and only general instructions are given on new lines of work or
special assignments.
Typical Minimums 3: Specialized training in specific aspects of job functions and/or
demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks, and 3 years of
experience.
Typical Tasks 3: Independently performs non-routine and moderately complex
assignments. Researches assignments, processes, and analyzes
data and may develop recommendations. Competently uses
computers and other systems to access, maintain, manipulate
data. May provide leadership, direction to lower level employees.
In technical or production positions, may determine methods,
operations, sequences; develops and/or modifies products and
equipment to requirements.