Prototype Structures Mechanic – Flexible Fabrication

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

4x10 work schedule

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education Assistance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Palmdale, CA is seeking a skilled Metal Worker/Fitter to fabricate and assemble prototype airframe structures. You will develop layouts, fabricate parts from raw stock, and perform installation and mating operations for prototyping, coordinating with engineering and production teams to ensure proper fit and function.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in fabrication/assembly of development parts, experience with multiple materials, and the ability to read blueprints

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in fabrication, assembly and installation of development parts.
• Experience in processing multiple materials to perform stack up tasks in metallic and non-metallic materials.
• Knowledge of basic blueprint, technical data and data model comprehension; basic computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Develops bench and ship layouts and fabricates parts from raw stock for prototype structures.
• Assembles, installs and mates prototype product structures and coordinates with production personnel.
• Suggests design changes to engineering for easier fabrication or installation when needed.
• Instructs production personnel during initial production runs and verifies tooling requirements.

Skills

Sheet metal structures

Composite structures

Repairs

Countersink drill ream

Basic computer operations

Tools

Basic computer operations

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Palmdale, CA is seeking a skilled Metal Worker/Fitter to fabricate and assemble prototype airframe structures. You will develop layouts, fabricate parts from raw stock, and perform installation and mating operations for prototyping, coordinating with engineering and production teams to ensure proper fit and function.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in fabrication/assembly of development parts, experience with multiple materials, and the ability to read blueprints