Production Assembler - Chattahoochee Tech Training Program

Lockheed Martin; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for a hands-on role in aircraft assembly. This exciting position involves training in a 10-week program focused on structural work for aircraft, where candidates will learn to assemble, repair, and inspect mechanical and electrical components. Successful applicants will work with blueprints and utilize hand and power tools to ensure precision in assembly tasks. The role promises an opportunity to develop valuable skills in a supportive environment, with potential for future career advancement in a leading technology innovation company. If you're ready to take on a mission that matters, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Four months of experience in production assembly or mechanical work required.
• Must be able to read blueprints and use basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts into detail assemblies according to blueprints.
• Perform sealing, cementing, and packaging for storage and shipping.

Skills

Production Assembly Experience

Mechanical Experience

Blueprint Reading

Basic Hand Tools

Sheet Metal Experience

Drilling Experience

Technical Experience (Auto/HVAC)

Bench Assembly Experience

Education

Enrollment in AMTP Program

Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Production Assembler - Chattahoochee Tech Training Program

Georgia

692244BR

Basic Qualifications

1. Four (4) months of previous experience in production assembly-type work OR Four (4) months of previous mechanical experience such as automotive/HVAC repair, construction, and bench assembly work.
2. Must be able to read assembly blueprints.
3. Must be familiar with basic hand tools.
4. Must perform and pass required Proficiency Demonstrations.

The Aircraft Manufacturing Training Program will train to perform structural work on the C-130 aircraft in accordance with technical data. The applicant will receive related instruction (RI) and on-the-job learning (OJL) to include assembly and installation, repair, and inspection of structural, electrical, and mechanical elements of an aircraft while performing direct tasks for the program. The applicant will be expected to perform repetitive and non-repetitive operations after completing training with some assistance and supervision. Works from blueprints, diagrams, makes initial layouts, and uses hand and/or power tools to perform work according to technical data. Must be able to read and speak English, comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Must perform and pass required proficiency assessments/demonstrations.

For consideration in the program, candidates must enroll in the AMTP program offered through Chattahoochee Technical College. Tuition costs may apply, but in-state financial aid and grants may be available to qualifying candidates. Candidates are responsible for submitting the aid application through the Chattahoochee Technical College process for eligibility verification. The program is a 10-week training program and requires the successful completion of all training classes delivered, a hands-on proficiency demonstration in week four in order to be considered for hire. Upon hire candidates must successfully complete all training classes and pass a hands-on proficiency demonstration during week eight in order to retain employment. All training will be conducted at the Chattahoochee Tech Aviation Academy located at the Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport during first shift hours. Upon hire, the employment location will be 86 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060.

Must be flexible and available to work first or second shift schedules. Work schedules are Monday through Thursday, 10 hours per day. Start times may vary depending on the assigned work area, but the standard first and second shifts begin 5:30 am – 4:00 pm and 4:00 pm – 2:30 am. AMTP training times may vary.

Lockheed Martin partners with our local workforce development partners to identify and support candidates for our roles. Local workforce development boards are federally funded and you may qualify for additional support during your job search and job preparation process. Your contact information may be shared with a local partner who may reach out to you to determine if you are eligible for support. Lockheed Martin encourages you to participate in this process with our local partners, however participation is not required in order to be considered for this position at Lockheed Martin Corporation.

Job Description

This occupation requires the assembling of fabricated and purchased parts into detail structural and mechanical assemblies at bench and floor positions where detailed production information and established tooling are provided.

Assembles parts into detail assemblies where all locating information is established by tooling. Presses in bushings or bearings, jig drills and rivets splines or clevises to shafts, torque tubes, or push-pull rods; does straight reaming where tolerances are readily maintained; inserts spacers and joins by bolts, and screws such items as linkage and arms, torque tubes, bell cranks, levers, push-pull rods and pulley assemblies. Trims, fits, and burrs detail parts such as stringers, minor spars, ribs, stiffeners, brackets and clips prior to assembly. Installs such parts as plate nuts, gang nuts, brackets, fittings and gussets. Assembles and temporarily fastens detail parts together in predetermined sequence for subsequent joining operations such as spot welding, riveting, or bolting. Cleans, lubricates, color codes and identifies parts as required. Performs sealing, cementing; application of protective coatings, packaging and wrapping for storage and shipping as required. Performs such operations as trimming and drilling to established tooling; loading upsetting rivets; drilling or punching piloted holes; countersinking and spot facing; milling of rivet heads; dimpling, back-drilling; attaching fitting where location has been established. Pressure tests tubes and fittings for leaks when so assigned. Works from production, pre-release, check, detail, assembly and installation blueprints, photographs, development assist and master layout tooling, sketches, and other authorized documents. Performs rework wherein the operations are essentially the same as required for the work described above.

Desired Skills

1. Sheet metal experience
2. Drilling experience
3. Technical experience similar to an Auto mechanic or Air conditioning mechanic
4. Bench Assembly experience

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.

Security Clearance

None

LMCareers Business Unit

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Department

231300:C-130 Center Wing Structures

Job Class

Job Category

Hourly/Non-Exempt

City, State

City

30063

Virtual

No

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

No

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.