Assembler Sr. Spec / Painter / CRC

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 46,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Camden, AR is seeking an Assembler Sr. Spec / Painter / CRC to deliver high-quality painted assemblies in a fast-paced, teamwork-driven environment. You will support production and related processes in a collaborative manufacturing setting, applying paint and coatings to aerospace hardware with precision.

The role requires hands-on painting experience, reading measuring devices, and using SAP and MS Office to document processes. Must be a US citizen and able to lift 30–50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to use hand tools (torque wrench, drills and inspection tools).
• Ability to read rulers, tape measures, and scales accurately.
• This facility requires US citizenship due to access.
• This job requires lifting of up to 30–50 pounds.
• Spray painting experience with proper techniques on aerospace hardware.
• Ability to extract paint-mixing and masking data from documents and use decimals/fractions.
• Ability to apply protective and decorative finishes within tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operate depth-mic, digital multimeter, profilometer, tensile-test gauge, and automated measuring equipment to verify part dimensions.
• Prepare, mask, and spray copper-coated finishes in the PrSM/ATACMs canister paint booth, adhering to strict aerospace tolerances.
• Utilize hand tools (torque wrenches, drills, inspection tools) and read measuring devices, rulers, tape measures, and scales accurately.
• Lift and maneuver components weighing up to 30-50 lb while maintaining an acceptable attendance record per Lockheed Martin guidelines.
• Document paint-mixing, masking, and surface-preparation data using SAP and Microsoft Office, ensuring compliance with applicable specifications.

Skills

Hand tools usage

Reading measuring devices

Spray painting techniques

Lifting 30–50 lb

Attention to tolerances

Documentation in SAP/MS Office

US citizenship

Education

Equivalent education or certification

Tools

Torque wrenches

Drills

Inspection tools

Spray painting equipment

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Assembler Sr. Spec / Painter / CRC. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality painted assemblies in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Assembler Sr. Spec / Painter / CRC. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality painted assemblies in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Assembler Sr. Spec / Painter / CRC you will be responsible for supporting production and related processes in a collaborative manufacturing setting.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Operate depth-mic, digital multimeter, profilometer, tensile-test gauge, and automated measuring equipment to verify part dimensions.
• Prepare, mask, and spray copper-coated finishes in the PrSM/ATACMs canister paint booth, adhering to strict aerospace tolerances.
• Utilize hand tools (torque wrenches, drills, inspection tools) and read measuring devices, rulers, tape measures, and scales accurately.
• Lift and maneuver components weighing up to 30-50 lb while maintaining an acceptable attendance record per Lockheed Martin guidelines.
• Document paint-mixing, masking, and surface-preparation data using SAP and Microsoft Office, ensuring compliance with applicable specifications.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and thrives in a hands-on environment where precision matters. You will work alongside skilled professionals who value safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to apply specialized painting techniques on critical aerospace hardware while growing your expertise in advanced manufacturing.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Camden.

Discover more about our Camden, Arkansas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to use hand tools (i.e. torque wrench, drills and inspection tools).
• Ability to properly read a variety of measuring devices including rulers, tape measures, and scales.
• This facility requires special access and therefore all candidates must be a US Citizen.
• This job will require lifting of up to 30-50 pounds.
• Demonstrated background/Knowledge of and ability to operate spray painting equipment and use acceptable spray-painting techniques on conveyor lines, in paint booths, or in other designated painting areas to layout, mask and apply finishes in complex multiple colored patterns.
• Ability to obtain paint mixing, masking, and surface preparation information from applicable documents and use decimals, fractions, and proportions.
• Ability to apply protective and decorative finishes in conformance with specified tolerances.

Desired Skills

• Production experience in a manufacturing environment and/or equivalent education or certification.
• Specialized training in specific aspects of job functions and/or demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and Microsoft Office programs.
• SAP and flex-net experience.
• It is desired to have the following minimum level of experience:
• One year of production spray painting experience, either aircraft or auto body. (ability to operate spray painting equipment and use acceptable spray-painting techniques).
• One year's experience in the application of decals and spraying stencils, or other equivalent experience.
• Prior experience spraying conductive copper

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $46200.00 - $85800.00

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.

• 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) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. 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.