• Description:

You will be the Low Observable Coater:

• Specialty Coatings for the team which is responsible for applying special technology coatings to produce aircraft, parts, and assemblies with low-observable characteristics.

What You Will Be Doing:

• As the Low Observable Coater

• Specialty Coatings, you will be responsible for reading and interpreting laboratory, engineering, and manufacturing process specifications and planning the sequence of operations for finish applications on low-observable aircraft, parts, assemblies, and test articles.
  Your responsibilities will include:

  Setting up and operating robotic coating application equipment, including loading programs, initializing robots, and positioning parts/assemblies to be finished
  Operating robotic coating application systems, recognizing problems, and initiating corrective action as required
  Setting up and operating manual application equipment to apply both special technology and traditional coatings when so assigned
  Performing preliminary process preparations such as removing/reinstalling panels and assemblies, cleaning, and hand or machine surface finishing when so assigned
  Mixing coatings to specified proportions, verifying physical properties of mix such as viscosity and temperature as required

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 experienced coater with a strong knowledge of surface finishing, coating, and applique techniques associated with low-observable technology. You will have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work with exceptional detail and to exacting tolerances, and the ability to use all necessary equipment to obtain the desired results.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. A Secret clearance is required for this position.

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Basic Qualifications:

Two years of similar outside experience with special technology coatings which would include the application, hand and/or machine finishing of aircraft components, parts and fine details such as contours and tapers.

NOTES:

1. The ability to perform basic computer skills will be required in order to operate computer controlled paint robots.

2. Must have documented evidence of ability to read and interpret complex assembly and installation blueprints.

3. Must possess active Security Clearance(s) as required by the respective program. Candidates may start with approved Interim clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Previous coatings experience
• 5 years experience as a Low observable coater
• Previous F-35 or F-22 coatings experience
  Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
  Clearance Level: Secret

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.
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. They’re 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 Martin’s 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-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second