Material Applicator Sr

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 84,951,000 - 147,403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, CA seeks a coatings specialist skilled in spray, wipe, brush, or dip applications and surface preparation to meet exacting tolerances and blueprint specifications.

You will operate robotic coating equipment, identify proper programs, mix materials, and perform rework or touch-ups as needed. A minimum of four years' coatings experience and related licenses are required. Medical, 401(k), PTO, and flexible schedules accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Requires four years of coatings experience including surface preparation and spray.
• Must obtain and maintain company licenses, certifications, and training as required for assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Spray, wipe, brush, or dip coatings and adhesives, ensuring proper surface preparation.
• Set up and operate robotic coating equipment on parts and assemblies.
• Perform rework and touch-up of coating applications as needed.

Skills

Specialty coatings

HVLP

Aerospace experience

Job description

Standard Job Description

Performs spray, wipe, brush, or dip, of adhesives or heat application of surface covering to parts and assemblies exercising a complete knowledge of procedures and techniques related to surface preparation.

Standard Job Description

Performs spray, wipe, brush, or dip, of adhesives or heat application of surface covering to parts and assemblies exercising a complete knowledge of procedures and techniques related to surface preparation. Performs spray, wipe, or brush applications to aircraft parts, assemblies and interior or exterior surfaces of completed aircraft, exercising a complete knowledge of surface preparations, material application procedures and techniques, tools, equipment, applicable specifications, and safety regulations, where it is required to hold exacting tolerances, working to blueprint requirements or engineering directions. Utilize blueprints to determine masked off areas, stay out areas, materials, and reference documents. Prepares and utilizes test panels to ascertain material thickness. Sets-up completely and operates robotic equipment used in the application of materials applied to the surfaces of individual parts of varied sizes up to and including a completed article. Position parts/article in predetermined locations in relation to the robotic unit, connects cables and hoses. Select the proper program for the work to be performed and enter the predetermined information into the computer. Mix material to be applied and maintains material level in paint pots. Operates the robotic system and monitors the operations being performed. Performs rework, modifications and touch up of the level of difficulty of the operations described above. Performs the above functions on Company premises, and/or at vendor or other off Company locations. Performs surface preparation by cleaning, stripping, sanding, masking, and similar operations. #SkunkProduction ***Must obtain and maintain Company licenses, certifications, and training as required for assigned tasks*** ***Must Be Able to Work Any Shift***

• Work Schedule - 3X12A - 3 12 hr days Fri-Sun; Mo/Tu/We/Th off

Basic Qualifications

Required four years of experience in coatings application including surface preparation, spray, wipe, and other various application procedures.

Desired Skills

Specialty coatings

HVLP

Aerospace experience

Pay Information

• $29.67 - $51.44

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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.