WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin, we are pioneering the future of aerospace and defense. Our mission is to deliver advanced products and solutions that ensure the security and advancement of our nation and allies. We work in a fast-paced environment where precision, innovation, and reliability are paramount.
THE WORK
- Follow specifications, drawings, operations sheets, and interpret a broad range of instructions to process main and tail rotor blades for overhaul and repair and production as well as metal finishing and preparing surfaces and spray paint to produce high grade finishes on aircraft rotor blades.
- Strip blades of old finish and wash blades subsequent to stripping operations to ensure all paint removal solvents have been eliminated from blade surface.
- Operate drying oven to ensure proper drying times for rinsed blades as well as for finish painted blade process.
- Assist in the evaluation of paints, equipment and techniques involved in the processing of main and tail rotor blades.
- Prepare and apply filler compounds to build up or fill holes, dents, scratches, breaks, joints, or other surface flaws; shape, smooth, and blend filler material to surrounding surface using floats, rasps, sanders, buffers, and other hand or power tools.
- Follow prescribed procedures for the application of primers, including 3917 primer to achieve uniform coverage, proper blending, etc.; within thickness and weight limitation specified on blades and associated parts.
- Correct for any adverse conditions affecting spray operations such as humidity, temperature, improper pressure, etc.
- Follow drawings and specifications as well as, create computer generated graphics to layout and paint customer’s identification and distinctive insignia, and to prepare and apply patterns decals, stencils and other marking and identifying data.
- Perform any necessary repair operations to attain required flawless high grade surface finish, such as sand, scuff, rub, and blend out scratches, correct for sags, runs, orange-peel, blisters, blush and other imperfections.
- As directed, mix paint, perform taping, masking, stripping, touch-up, caulking operations, etch, and perform other related duties such as painting small parts and details on occasion.
- Apply customized paint, stenciling and markings per customer request.
- Refer only unusual situations to working leader or supervisor.
- Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety.
- Contribute to the overall effectiveness of equipment by performing operator-required upkeep.
- Segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices.
WHO WE ARE
We are a leading organization in the aerospace industry, dedicated to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results and pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
WHY JOIN US
Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a world-class team that values excellence, teamwork, and innovation. You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, drive team success, and make a significant impact on our operations. We offer competitive benefits and the chance to grow with an industry leader.
- Require H.S. diploma and/or equivalent education combined with career experience.
- Require a minimum of 2 years of professional paint and body work experience.
- Previous experience working from ordinary drawings and sketches and use variable measuring instruments such as micrometers and vernier gages.
- Requires knowledge of arithmetic involving decimals and fractions and its application to the reading of drawings and the use of variable measuring instruments.
- Previous Spray Paint application experience
- Experience using hand and power tools.
- Proficiency using measuring tools.
- Body work experience
Pay Information
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
