Description:You will be an Aircraft Structural Mechanic. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results, and we're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Aircraft Structural Mechanic to join our team.

What You Will Be Doing:

You will be the Aircraft Mechanic I for our team…
Assembly and fitting of detail parts, assemblies, structures and varied drilling and riveting operations. Safely perform sheet-metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft and non-aircraft assemblies and subassemblies under general supervision. Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and government specifications, sign offs, and quality specifications. Follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants and solvents. Safely operated shop equipment such as riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheet-metal functions. Use the proper hardware for various sheet-metal applications. Comply with all safety, 6S, and housekeeping policies. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Why Join Us:

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: SOF GLSS

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access and is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:

This position performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on mechanical, electronical, and/or electro-mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies. Works from engineering drawings and models, makes initial layouts, and uses hand and/or power tools, jigs, and pneumatic tools and equipment. May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test assemblies and sub-assemblies according to specifications. Candidate must be experienced performing tasks such as countersinking, deburring machined and sheet-metal parts, match-drilling assemblies, installing various fasteners such as solid and blind rivets, hi-loks, screws, bolts, and nuts to specification.

Desired Skills:

Proficient reading of engineering drawings & blueprints. Sheet‑metal fabrication, riveting, and assembly of complex sub‑structures. High‑precision work with tight tolerances. SAP experience for work‑order tracking and inventory.
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.
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First