Description:

IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, Vandenburg Air Force Base or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be considered for the position.

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

Perform non-destructive evaluation of materials, weldments, fabricated parts and assemblies through the use of non-destructive techniques (including ultrasound, magnetic particle, dye penetrant) and precision mechanical measurement devices (optical comparators, surface plates, gage blocks etc.). Interpret radiography reports and evaluate NDE services rendered by outside contractors. Inspect intricate machined parts, tooling fixtures, templates, patterns and gages used in fabrication of new, developmental and/or mock-up assemblies for conformance to specifications, workmanship, dimensional accuracy and blueprints.
Train and certify inspectors and technicians in special skills as soldering, surface mount, crimp, and wire wrap.
WORK PERFORMED
Routinely set up and operate NDE testing and inspection equipment used to perform magnetic particle, ultrasound and dye penetrant evaluation on casting, machined and welded assemblies.
Determine NDE and weld working, operating and inspection techniques to achieve required
results through analysis of problems; interpretation of data provided by sketches, drawings, procedures and specifications and other engineering data. Assist in developing operating and inspection weld and NDE procedures.
Provide both classroom training and performance base skills testing for component
soldering, surface mount, crimp, and wire wrap for both inspectors and technicians.
Initiate and perform inspection procedures and techniques for complex machined assemblies involving coordinated locating points, dimensions, and compound angles and contours. Set up various types of gages, blocks and plates to measure compound angles and coordinated
dimensions on surface plates.
Compare accumulated performance data with test procedure criteria and accept those tests
meeting requirements. Work with liaison personnel, interface organizations and customer
personnel to recommend changes in test procedures, equipment or design.
Inspect the disassembly, alteration, modification, re-assembly, and test of non-functional and
structural items and certify conformance to specification if acceptable. Ensure completeness
and accuracy of all inspection records and test data. Document discrepancies noted during
inspection.
Inspect first article, product assembly, subassembly parts and operations and certify
completeness and conformance of workmanship with Company, customer and contract requirements. Maintain records of fabrication, assembly, test and inspection operations in a current status and review for completeness prior to final closure.
Visually inspect welded parts and/or assemblies for weld defects such as undercuts craters, concavity, cracks, improper penetration, etc.
Inspect the proof loading of lifting and materials handling equipment.
Perform hardness testing on materials used for fabrication of facility and program support equipment.
Use information processing equipment as required to perform the above tasks and perform related duties as assigned.

TYPICAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Micrometers, vernier calipers, height gages, gauge blocks, and surface and sine plates. NDE materials and equipment for magnetic particle, dye penetrant and other NDE disciplines.
Hardness testers, thread wires, go/no go gages, crimpers, wire wrap tools, soldering stations, and tooling.
Basic Qualifications:

• Certified Level III and/or Certified Level II for NDE in Magnetic Particle and Dye Penetrant and
  may require Level II NDE (Radiography, Ultrasound or Eddy Current).

• Certifiable for Weld Inspection by Lockheed Martin

• Complete knowledge of inspection practices and procedures for geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing for machining processes; types and specifications
  of materials, heat treat and coating requirements; and interpretation of manufacturing plants,
  blueprints, specifications and engineering documents.

• Thorough knowledge of shop mathematics including trigonometry

• Certifiable to become IPC certified trainer – J-STD-001 and space addendum.

• Certifiable to become IPC certified trainer – IPC-A-610

• Certifiable to become IPC certified trainer – IPC-A-620

• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
  Desired Skills:

• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) per AWS standards.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• In-depth knowledge of Fleet Ballistic Missile practices and processes.

• Experience with SAP Quality functions, including QNotes.

• Experience interacting with DCMA and US Government customers.

• Experience with customer relations.

• Basic understanding of Ground Equipment, both electrical & mechanical.

• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)

• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).

• Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) experience
  Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:

Top 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:

9x80 every other Friday off
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:

SPACE
Relocation Available:

No
Career Area:

QA/Test and Inspection
Type:

Full-Time
Shift:

First