Composite Trainee - 4X10 2nd Shift

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Palmdale, California, is seeking an assembler for plastics fabrication to participate in composites manufacturing. The role emphasizes on‑the‑job training and assisting in assembling, finishing and quality tasks under close supervision.

Responsibilities include handling parts, preparing tooling, reading blueprints, using measuring tools, and keeping the work area orderly. A background in manufacturing and basic computer operations are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in manufacturing environments.
• Basic computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Move, position and assist with handling plastic parts and assemblies.
• Prepare tooling used in plastics manufacturing by cleaning and applying agents.
• Read blueprints, use measuring tools and arithmetic to spec parts.
• Maintain work area in an orderly condition and return tools to storage areas.
• Assist with lay-ups, finishing, trimming, sealing, staining and coating tasks under supervision.

Skills

Prior manufacturing experience

Basic computer operations

Self starter

Prior experience in a machine shop

Assembly

Fabrication

Job description

Standard Job Description

This classification requires on-the-job training and performance of diverse assignments related to Composites Fab and Assembler (RP4872) and the Composites Fab and Assembler, Sr. (RP4879) activities for the purpose of acquiring training and experience to satisfactorily perform the distinguishing requirements of the classification.

Employees will perform the functions of the above referenced classifications and must demonstrate successful completion of assignments with a level of oversight and instruction, where appropriate.

Moves, positions, holds or helps others in handling, moving and positioning such items as plastic parts and assemblies, molds, tools, equipment, fixtures and materials; prepares tooling used in plastics manufacturing by solvent washing, scraping and applying parting agents; cleans areas, equipment and manufacturing aids used in impregnating operations; perform such duties as drilling parts when drilling jigs or templates are supplied, sanding and burring parts, rough trimming flash, smoothing patched areas, applying sealing resins to cut edges, hand stamping parts for identification, wax polishing and pouring or spraying protective coating on parts, pouring and applying pressure bags and sheets, makes simple lay-ups under guidance of higher classified employees; builds up, finishes and assembles plastic parts under close observation and proximity of more experienced personnel where work operations are well established or are a matter of normal shop practice, production information is available and tooling is furnished for the purpose of acquiring training and experience to satisfactorily perform work operations encompassed in higher classifications.

Performs various manual operations and assists others in the fabrication and assembly of plastic parts and assemblies.

Returns tools (except project tools), equipment and material to storage areas.

Helps maintain work area in an orderly condition.

Uses blueprints, specifications, arithmetic including decimals and fractions, rules and measuring tapes.

***Must obtain and maintain Company licenses, certifications, and training as required for assigned tasks***

***Must Be Able to Work Any Shift***

• Work Schedule: 4X10A_P Prod- 4 10 hr days Mon-Thurs; Fr/Sa/Su off

Basic Qualifications

• Prior experience in manufacturing environments.
• Basic computer operations.

Desired Skills

• Self starter
• Prior experience in a machine shop
• Assembly
• Fabrication

Pay Information

• $22.65 - $36.01

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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.