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All Aviation Jobs; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, CA is seeking a materials coordinator to procure and expedite delivery of parts, raw materials, and supplies to meet production schedules and customer requirements.

The role requires experience in material handling, forklift and tug operations, and collaboration with Planning, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to maintain stock accuracy and on-time fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a California class "C" driver's license.
• Knowledge of blueprint and technical data comprehension.
• Experience in material handling.

Responsibilities

• Procures and expedites delivery of parts and materials to meet emergencies and production schedules.
• Initiates release of balance stock orders to cover current production requirements and ensures timely deliveries.
• Interacts with Planning, Scheduling, Engineering, Material, Tooling Order Writing, Fabrication, Inspection, and Assembly teams to manage stock, paperwork, and systems.

Skills

Production Control

Warehouse

Stockroom

Forklifts

Tugs

Aerospace/Defense

Job description

Standard Job Description

PERFORMS SUCH TYPICAL DISTINGUISHING DUTIES AS:

Standard Job Description

PERFORMS SUCH TYPICAL DISTINGUISHING DUTIES AS:

Procures and expedites the delivery of purchased/fabricated parts, raw materials, nonproductive supplies, equipment; and assemblies to meet customer emergencies, alleviate all types of shortages, and insure realization of schedules. Exercising a knowledge of computer systems in Production Control, Material, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Order Writing, Planning, and other areas; detects and investigates discrepancies in computer reports and working documents and initiates corrective action as required. Determines availability of items or an acceptable source of supply or substitution by reference to technical data when required. Investigates the cause of chronic shortages, delays, and similar critical problems in the manufacture of tools, parts, and assemblies and initiates appropriate corrective action, coordinating with the responsible organization and personnel. Transports or initiates transportation of materials to and from designated areas in accordance with standard procedures.

Initiates release of balance stock orders to cover current production requirements. Determines the necessity for the writing of splits or for the resequencing of open orders and takes other action necessary to ensure completion of items and scheduled delivery of same to using point designation.

Engages with Planning, Scheduling, Engineering, Material, Tooling Order Writing, Fabrication, Inspection, and Assembly organizations; Company facilities and paperwork and locations of parts, materials, equipment, and tools stored within stockrooms, stores, cribs, etc.; Company and customer automated systems such as Procurement Automatic Data Acquisition Information System (P ADAIS) and Manufacturing Inventory Control System (MICS); operation of Company vehicles, carryalls, scooters, electric forklifts, and tugs; and operation of a computer workstation and related state-of-the-art and conventional office equipment.

Performs Such Related Duties As

Locates misplaced or lost paperwork.

Recommends the rework or disassembly of in-stock items to meet customer requirements. Prepares, maintains, and submits periodic reports to supervision concerning the status of items, shortages, behind-schedule conditions, and actions accomplished to alleviate same.

Verifies total procurement time of parts and assemblies by ascertaining fabrication and assembly time spans, completion dates of in-process items, and availability of stock items, transmitting such information to interested personnel.

Performs various heavy manual tasks in support of the duties described herein.

Ability to obtain and maintain Company licenses, certifications, and training as required for assigned tasks and governmental agencies.

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess a California class "C" driver's license
• Must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of or have successfully completed training in the following: entry level blueprint and technical data comprehension.
• Experience in material handling

Desired Skills

• Experience in Production Control
• Experience in warehouse
• Experience working in stockroom
• Experience operating forklifts
• Experience operating tugs
• Experience working in Aerospace or Defense industry

Pay Information

• $26.58 - $42.25

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.