Manufacturing Support Team Member Senior (Level 3)
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:We are Lockheed Martin
Join Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and be a part of the team that supports coatings production for some of the world’s most advanced aircraft. As a Manufacturing Support Team Member Senior in Fort Worth, TX, you’ll play a key role in driving production, quality, and process excellence within the LFF coatings team. Bring your expertise in manufacturing operations to a collaborative, mission-focused environment.
What You Will Be Doing
- Support LFF coatings production and related business and operational processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.
- Engage in cross-functional activities including production planning, quality management, material flow, and systems optimization.
- Provide hands-on support across areas such as equipment and facilities engineering, process improvement, and material management.
- Facilitate and mentor self-directed work teams and help deliver training to build team capabilities.
- Collaborate with both internal and external customers to resolve production issues and drive process improvement initiatives.
- Leverage experience in manufacturing operations to enhance efficiency and operational excellence.
What’s In It for You
- Impactful Work: Contribute to coatings production supporting high-visibility defense programs.
- Growth & Development: Gain exposure to diverse functions and build skills across quality, planning, systems, and materials management.
- Team Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing setting where your voice matters.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy industry-leading benefits including health coverage, paid time off, retirement plans, and career development support.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Who You Are
- A team-focused manufacturing professional with strong communication and coordination skills.
- An adaptable problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic, multi-functional environment.
- Detail-oriented and committed to quality, safety, and process excellence.
- Comfortable working across disciplines and interacting with a wide range of stakeholders.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience relative to aircraft manufacturing, structural assembly, or modification.
• Experience in Foreign Object Debris process &/or policies
• Experience reading and interpreting detail, blueprints, lay-out sketches, process standards &/or specifications
• Experience with understanding aircraft work instructions
• Knowledge base of Low observable coatings
Desired Skills:
• Ability to communicate effectively to hourly and salary audience
• Ability to effectively communicate to upper leadership, customer and workforce
• Ability to use windows applications and software
• Self starter
• 2-5 years of experience in aerospace
• LFF coatings experience
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.