Description: What You Will Be Doing
This position will be located at Tyndall AFB, Florida, supporting the F-22 modification, repair, overhaul, and low observable aircraft production line. This position requires manual application of technology coatings to produce aircraft parts and assemblies with low observable characteristics. Additional job requirements and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Read and interpret engineering and manufacturing process specifications and plan sequence of operations for finish applications on low observable aircraft.
- Determine methods, tooling, operations, and sequences necessary to apply, rework or repair aircraft coatings and finishes to meet special requirements.
- Performs preliminary process preparations such as removing/installing panels.
- Mix chemicals to specified proportions, working to exact tolerances, applying coatings to specified thicknesses and surface texture. Knowledge of race track procedures, gap filling, blend steps and mask layouts in accordance with prints, process specifications or verbal instructions.
-Tests and measures various coatings on aircraft parts and coupons to ensure thickness compliance per drawing and specifications. Interpret prints to cut raw-stock material and taper edges.
- Replace worn/damaged coatings. Structural repair experience to acurately drill, cut, ream, countersink, or counterbore, aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, kevlar and graphite composite structure.
- Proficient in shop math. Can layout a rivet pattern with proper spacing and edge distance. Experienced with an array of specialty fasteners such as eddie bolts, huck bolts, blind and solid rivets, ect.
- Possess the ability to work with a variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures.
- Must be very safety conscious, well versed with Hazmat, supply discipline, FOD and tool control.
- This position requires an active Secret Security Clearance or be able to obtain one from the Dept of Defense. Be a US Citizen (This position is located at a facility requiring special access).
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, work from ladders/stands, on top of aircraft as well as working in different positions (Standing, stooping, on knees, squating, twisting and crawling).
What's In It For You
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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
This role is suited for individuals who are not only passionate about aviation but also thrive in a multicultural and dynamic setting. If you possess a blend of technical expertise, cultural curiosity, and a love for aviation and teamwork, we encourage you to apply and embark on a rewarding journey with us.
Our Commitment to DEI
We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.
Basic Qualifications:
Have a minimum of 2 years of low observable coating experience, able to work in confined spaces and able to be respirator qualified.
Experienced on structural tooling such as rivet guns, rivet sets, drills, huck guns, shears, paint guns and rigs.
Experienced in the use of micrometers, calipers and measuring gauges as well as all common tooling.
Ability to properly grip fastener holes to determine size, length and style of required fasteners.
Desired Skills:
5th Generation Aircraft Sheetmetal and Low Observable exp. Have basic knowledge of paint guns, rivet guns, hucks, blind rivets and experience working with composite material for repairs.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
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.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
