Fabricator/ Painter

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Orlando seeks a Fabricator / Painter for the Machining Operations Center to deliver high‑quality coated components that meet aerospace specifications and customer requirements.

You will apply coatings, operate finishing equipment, and prepare parts, with shifts including 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 3x12 weekend as needed under the collective bargaining agreement. The role includes comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience applying finish coatings using spray guns or brushes and operating related equipment.
• Ability to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts or 3x12 weekend shifts per collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Apply protective coatings with spray guns or brushes, air‑dry and baked.
• Operate sandblasting and tumble‑blast equipment to remove scale and contaminants.
• Mix, thin, and apply paints, lacquers, and enamels to meet color and performance standards.
• Set up and run spray‑painting equipment, monitor viscosity and coverage.
• Prepare parts including electro‑plating cleaning and surface inspections.

Skills

Coating application

Paint/finishing knowledge

Surface prep

Shift flexibility

Job description

Standard Job Description

Multiple Shifts

You will be the Fabricator / Painter for the Machining Operations Center (MOC). Our team is responsible for precision machining, component installation, chemical conversion coating, and painting.

As the Fabricator / Painter you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality coated and finished components that meet stringent aerospace specifications.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Apply finish protective coatings using spray guns or brushes, both air‑dry and baked.
• Operate sandblasting and tumble‑blast equipment to remove scale, corrosion, and contaminants.
• Mix, thin, and apply paints, lacquers, and enamels to meet color and performance standards.
• Set up and run spray‑painting equipment, monitoring viscosity and ensuring consistent coverage.
• Clean and prepare parts, including electro‑plating cleaning and surface inspections.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to apply finish protective coatings, spray guns and/or brushes, operates spray painting equip, optical bonding fabrication, ablative processing equipment, tape-wrapper, autoclaves, bonding, mixes paints, and lacquers.
• Must have the ability to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 3x12 weekend "D" shift- as required in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Desired Skills

• Technical school training in auto painting, precision masking/cutting operations.
• 5-8 years' experience as fabricator.

Pay Information

• $23.92 - $40.93

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.