Job Description
Job Description At Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), we are passionate by speed, agility and technical creativity. We are regularly seeking candidates who are willing to take on the challenges of significant growth with a can do attitude. As the world's premier aerospace and defense company, we pride ourselves on quality and mission success. We need talented, passionate and customer centric people to be part of our future.
Fabricators/Paint/Composite Associates - Applies finish protective coatings, both air dry and baked with spray guns and/or brushes. Requires the cleaning of cadmium, copper, tin, and other electro-plating of missile, other products, test equipment and tooling parts by electrolytic processes. Operates sandblaster or tumble blast equipment for removal of scale, flux, corrosion and dirt from material or parts. To prove ablative, plastic and bonding fabrication and assembly tools, components, materials, methods and techniques for fabricating and assembling production and prototype components. Applies carbon fiber material in the fabrication of composite structures. Sets up, plans and proves the sequence of operations, on injection molding machines and related controls. Assures proper installation of molds, instructs operators, checks initial parts and assures continued quality of production. Monitors and performs required adjustments to ensure acceptable hardware is produced. To plan, setup and operate various ablative processing equipment, such as presses, tape-wrapper, hydroclaves, autoclaves, bonding and molding equipment; and to make difficult layouts without the aid of templates to produce production and other parts including prototype using a variety of materials, such as ablatives, plastics, foams, resins, rubber, felts, as well as ferrous and non-ferrous metals. May involve responsibility for oven temperatures, time controls and coating consistency. Mixes paints, lacquers and enamels and thins to consistency stipulated in company or customer specifications. Checks surface conditions prior to painting for cleanliness and masking and for post paint treatments such as etching and baking. Sets up and operates spray painting equipment following routine procedure. Maintains close check and control on viscosity of paints. Does any touch-up and rework with spray gun and/or brushes. Blends paint by mixing two or more colors to meet color standards or specifications as required. Requires the cleaning or irriditing of parts or assemblies and performing other basic immersion processes.
Must have the ability to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or "3/12 Weekend" shifts as required in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between Lockheed Martin and the UAW.
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees and management. 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 day(s) away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Employee will be required to work multiple shifts and schedules per the UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Basic Qualifications Must have the ability to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 3x12 weekend "D" shift- as required in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Ability to work with carbon fiber material in the fabrication of composite structures and/or the ability to apply finish protective coatings, spray guns and/or brushes, operates spray painting equip, optical bonding fabrication, injection molding machines, ablative processing equipment, tape-wrapper, autoclaves, bonding, mixes paints, lacquers.
Able to operate sandblaster or tumble blast equipment.
Must be a U.S citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Desired skills Technical school training in auto painting, precision masking/cutting operations and or carbon fabrication.
Prior experience as fabricator on composite material.
Experience as a composite assembler.
Strong math skills.
Previous fiberglass application with gel coat experience.
EEO 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. 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.
Other Important Information 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.
Work Schedule Information 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.
Job Tags
Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,