Cable Fabricator Asc

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Georgia; On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Georgia is seeking a Cable Fabricator to build complex cables for FBM programs, performing manual and automated wire harness tasks with precision and safety.

You'll work from detailed work instructions, assemble cables, use crimpers, solder as required, and perform continuity checks, with training provided and opportunities to grow as your skills increase within a mission-driven, secure environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to calculate decimals and fractions.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use tools and equipment.
• Skilled with computers and ability to learn new software.
• Must qualify and maintain required licenses and certifications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Work with technical assistance and guidance, increasing independence with experience.
• Assemble cables and perform end-one functions with Robotic Arm System and wire harness subassembly forming operations.
• Crimp, cut, strip, solder, and terminate wires per work instructions.
• Perform continuity checks to verify cable circuitry.
• Set up and operate machines for lugging, stamping and swaging; suggest improvements to quality and productivity.
• Join Cable Shop to build cables for FBM programs and gain progressive training.

Skills

Decimal and fraction calculation

Mechanical aptitude

Computer proficiency

Security clearance eligibility

US citizenship

Job description

Standard Job DescriptionAt the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our outstanding skills and experiences to create, craft and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture supports employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, encouragement and focus and if you have the passion, we want to build a better tomorrow with you!

Standard Job DescriptionAt the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our outstanding skills and experiences to create, craft and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture supports employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, encouragement and focus and if you have the passion, we want to build a better tomorrow with you!

Occupational Summary

This classification requires the performance of basic cable assembly operations where planning and sequencing of operations has been determined and supported by clearly defined operation sheets and instructions.

WORK PERFORMED

Work with technical assistance and guidance. Work with progressively less guidance and instruction as knowledge, skill, and experience in classification increases.

Prepare wires and perform end-one functions consisting of operation of Robotic Arm System and wire harness subassembly forming operations, hand cutting and stripping of wires, cutting braid and jacket; making shield breakouts; stripping wire ends using automatic and manual strippers; crimping connector contacts using automatic and/or manual crimpers; inserting contacts into connectors per established work instructions; prepare identification sleeves using hot impression stamping machine or equivalent; may perform soldering as required by predetermined work instructions and specifications.

Assemble cables using form boards when specified, consisting of: routing, twisting and forming wires and terminating wire ends per established documentation; operating Cable Scan during wire termination; torquing, crimping, clean and priming ferrules prior to bonding operation. Complete cable assembly per drawing, specification and work instruction requirements.

Perform continuity checks of cable circuitry to assure compliance with drawing requirements.

Perform rework of the same level of difficulty as other work described herein. Set up and operate lugging, wire numbering, stripping, cutting, stamping machines and swaging equipment.

As knowledge of the work increases, recommend improvements to product and process quality, cost and efficiency, and to the improvement of tooling and other factors affecting quality and productivity in the workplace.

Join our Cable Shop as a Cable Fabricator to work hands-on building complex cables for the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program.

The cables we build are used in multiple programs all of which directly support the strategic deterrence mission of our Strategic Systems Program partner. New cable fabricators will receive extensive training upfront and progressively less guidance as knowledge, skill, and experience increase.

Cable fabrication consists of following work instructions and cable drawings to: prepare wires, perform wire harness subassembly, hand cut and strip wires, cut braid and jacket, make shield breakouts, crimp connector contacts, insert contacts into connectors, prepare identification sleeves, solder, torque, and perform continuity checks.

This position may require periodic overtime depending on program schedule requirements and equipment availability.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to calculate decimals and fractions.
• Possess mechanical aptitude and ability to use all tools, materials and equipment necessary to complete the job.
• Skilled in the use of computers and ability to learn new computer applications.
• requirement to qualify and maintain certifications and “A” licenses to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required level of security clearance required for the position, interim secret security clearance required prior to start.
• Requires US citizenship, no dual citizenship.

Desired Skills

• Cable fabrication experience
• Experience performing detailed operations by hand
• Proven attendance record
• Ability to work independently and stay on task
• Ability to follow written instruction
• Familiar with J-STD-001 solder requirements
• Familiar with SWF Operations
• Familiar with FBM Operations
• 20/20 corrected vision
• Ability to distinguish between colors accurately

Pay Information

• $27.03 - $40.54

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 and 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.