Missile Assembly Technician (N3) – Precision & Teamwork

Lockheed Martin Corporation; North Courtland (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Courtland, Alabama, is seeking candidates for a manufacturing/assembly role. You will perform mechanical assembly, read complex instructions, and use standard hand tools to build and test missile assemblies.

The job requires teamwork, problem solving, and the ability to work day or night shifts onsite, with eligibility for a US DOW Secret clearance. The position emphasizes safety, precision, and collaboration with engineers to maintain production pace and quality.

Qualifications

• 2 years of manufacturing or assembly experience
• Ability to read and interpret complex assembly work instructions
• Experience with standard hand tools
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to navigate basic computer-based functions
• Ability to work well in a team environment and problem solve
• Ability to perform mechanical/electrical assembly at production pace
• Ability to work day or night shift onsite in Courtland, Alabama
• Must be able to obtain a United States DOW Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support missile assembly and pack & ship operations.
• Fabricate, assemble, and test complex assemblies/subsystems into a missile.
• Inspect parts for compliance with work instructions and documentation.
• Verify dimensions and clearances using precision measuring instruments.
• Align, fit, and assemble parts using hand tools and fixtures.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify and solve problems.
• Foster a team environment and pursue continuous process improvement.
• Follow safety protocols around explosive devices.
• Take direction from production lead and train team members.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Reading blueprints

Hand tools

Basic math

Computer basics

Teamwork

Pace for production

Day/night shift

Security clearance

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in Courtland, Alabama, is seeking candidates for a manufacturing/assembly role. You will perform mechanical assembly, read complex instructions, and use standard hand tools to build and test missile assemblies.

The job requires teamwork, problem solving, and the ability to work day or night shifts onsite, with eligibility for a US DOW Secret clearance. The position emphasizes safety, precision, and collaboration with engineers to maintain production pace and quality.