Low Observable Material Coater Finisher

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company in Fort Worth, Texas, as a Finishing Operator where you'll play a vital role in preparing aircraft surfaces and applying coatings. This hands-on position requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret blueprints, ensuring high-quality finishes meet engineering requirements. Successful candidates will enjoy a standard work schedule and the opportunity to work on challenging projects that help safeguard missions around the world.

Qualifications

• Ability to prep and apply coatings to aircraft surfaces.
• Knowledge of basic shop mathematics and application procedures.
• Able to work in awkward positions and handle small tools.

Responsibilities

• Prep, mask, and spray various coatings on complex configurations.
• Accurately cut materials to specified dimensions and bond to surfaces.
• Perform overhead work and operate spray painting equipment.

Skills

Interpreting blueprints

Operating spray guns

Material mixing

Sanding and masking

Robotic experience

Job description

Basic Qualifications

Must be able to interpret blueprints.
Set up and operate various types of spray guns and other painting equipment.
Prep: Sand and Mask complex configurations.

Job Code/Title

RF3680:Lo Observe Mat Coat/Finish

Job Description

Have the ability to prepare aircraft surfaces, mask, spray prime and apply finish coatings to exterior surfaces. Prepare and apply material for aerodynamic smoothing and flushness. Able to accurately cut materials to specific dimensions and bond to specified surfaces within exact tolerances.

Must be able to interpret blueprints, process specifications, knowledge of basic shop mathematics and follow complex application procedures. Mask complex configurations. Set up and operate various types of spray guns and other painting equipment. Have the technique to apply prime and finishing materials to correct thicknesses and use proper measuring inspection equipment to verify. Mix material including primers, top coats, sealants and fillers to correct ratios. Make patterns, cut and bond materials to contoured surfaces.
Standing/Sitting: Requires full time standing with limited resting periods and to walk distances. Sit for extended periods if required.
Heights: Able to work at heights. Able to climb stairs or ladders as required. Able to work off of step stools, scissor lifts, lift platforms and aircraft structure without handrails.
Overhead work: Able to work overhead as required.
Weight restriction: Able to Lift/push/pull/carry a minimum of 25 lbs
Body positioning: Able to twist/bend (neck or waist) and stoop. Able to work in awkward positions as required. Able to squat/kneel/crawl/reach as required.
Work content: Able to use/hold/manipulate small tools and parts with hands. Simple grasping, power grasping and fine manipulation is required. Able to use vibrating tools and perform torqueing operations. Able to use power moving equipment and power moving equipment. Repetitive tasks will be performed.
Vision/Hearing: High level Hand/Eye coordination required. Corrective lenses may be used. Eye protection required in many instances. Color differentiation may be required. Must be able to hear at level required for positions.
Environmental: Able to work around noise, chemicals, fumes and dust. Capable of using respirators and other personal protective equipment including hearing protection if required. Able to work outside if needed.
Attendance: Regular attendance required based on set work schedule. Able to work any shift.
Vehicles/Power moving equipment: Able to operate equipment or machinery as required. Able to work around heavy equipment and machinery.

Must be able to work any shift.

Desired skills

Ability to prep, apply coatings and bond materials to metal or composite parts. Robotic experience is a plus. Ability to mitre, blend, smooth, treat and finish parts to meet flushness and engineering requirements. Mix material including primers, top coats, sealants and fillers to correct ratios. Make patterns, cut and bond materials to contoured surfaces.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

Ability to Telecommute

No telecommuting

Shift

Multiple shifts available

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Work Schedule

Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week

Security Clearance

None

LMCareers Business Unit

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Department

207U00:FW REPRESENTED WORKFORCE MGMT

Job Class

Assembly/Laborers

Job Category

Hourly/Non-Exempt

City, State

Fort Worth-TX

City

Fort Worth

Zip

76108

Virtual

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

No

Req Type

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect

Direct

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Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.