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Job ID: 685036BR Date posted: Apr. 02, 2025
Description
You will be a Fabricator for the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for applying finish protective coatings, fabricating composite structures, and operating various processing equipment to produce high-quality products.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Fabricator, you will be responsible for applying protective coatings, operating processing equipment, and fabricating composite structures to meet quality and production standards. You will work with a variety of materials, including carbon fiber, plastics, and metals, and use various equipment, such as spray guns, brushes, and sandblasters.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Do you want to be part of a company culture that encourages employees to build their career, leverage their knowledge while using cutting edge technology, and achieve challenging goals? We provide the foundation and resources to help you stay motivated, inspired, and productive. If you are driven, dedicated, and enjoy doing what you love, then we want you to join our journey and build a better tomorrow with you.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Must have the ability to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or "3/12 Weekend" shifts as required in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between Lockheed Martin and the UAW.
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees and management. 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 day(s) away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Employee will be required to work multiple shifts and schedules per the UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Basic Qualifications
Must have the ability to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 3x12 weekend "D" shift- as required in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Ability to work with carbon fiber material in the fabrication of composite structures and/or the ability to apply finish protective coatings, spray guns and/or brushes, operates spray painting equip, optical bonding fabrication, injection molding machines, ablative processing equipment, tape-wrapper, autoclaves, bonding, mixes paints, lacquers.
Able to operate sandblaster or tumble blast equipment.
Must be a U.S citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Desired Skills
Technical school training in auto painting, precision masking/cutting operations and or carbon fabrication.
Prior experience as fabricator on composite material.
Experience as a composite assembler.
Strong math skills.
Previous fiberglass application with gel coat 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.
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 CONTROL
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available
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At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, The Possibilities Are Endless Because We Offer
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
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Job ID: 685036BR Date posted: Apr. 02, 2025
Description
You will be a Fabricator for the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for applying finish protective coatings, fabricating composite structures, and operating various processing equipment to produce high-quality products.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Fabricator, you will be responsible for applying protective coatings, operating processing equipment, and fabricating composite structures to meet quality and production standards. You will work with a variety of materials, including carbon fiber, plastics, and metals, and use various equipment, such as spray guns, brushes, and sandblasters.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Applying finish protective coatings, both air dry and baked, using spray guns and/or brushes
- Operating sandblaster or tumble blast equipment for removal of scale, flux, corrosion, and dirt from materials or parts
- Fabricating composite structures using carbon fiber material
- Setting up, planning, and proving the sequence of operations on injection molding machines and related controls
- Monitoring and performing required adjustments to ensure acceptable hardware is produced
- Mixing paints, lacquers, and enamels and thinning to consistency stipulated in company or customer specifications
- Operating spray painting equipment and performing touch-up and rework with spray gun and/or brushes
Do you want to be part of a company culture that encourages employees to build their career, leverage their knowledge while using cutting edge technology, and achieve challenging goals? We provide the foundation and resources to help you stay motivated, inspired, and productive. If you are driven, dedicated, and enjoy doing what you love, then we want you to join our journey and build a better tomorrow with you.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Must have the ability to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or "3/12 Weekend" shifts as required in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between Lockheed Martin and the UAW.
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees and management. 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 day(s) away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Employee will be required to work multiple shifts and schedules per the UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Basic Qualifications
Must have the ability to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 3x12 weekend "D" shift- as required in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Ability to work with carbon fiber material in the fabrication of composite structures and/or the ability to apply finish protective coatings, spray guns and/or brushes, operates spray painting equip, optical bonding fabrication, injection molding machines, ablative processing equipment, tape-wrapper, autoclaves, bonding, mixes paints, lacquers.
Able to operate sandblaster or tumble blast equipment.
Must be a U.S citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Desired Skills
Technical school training in auto painting, precision masking/cutting operations and or carbon fabrication.
Prior experience as fabricator on composite material.
Experience as a composite assembler.
Strong math skills.
Previous fiberglass application with gel coat 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.
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 CONTROL
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available
Apply Now
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, The Possibilities Are Endless Because We Offer
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
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- Healthcare
- 401(k)/Retirement Plans
- Professional Development
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Flex-time
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