Job ID: 679590BR Date posted: Oct. 24, 2024
Description:We are Lockheed Martin

The story of aviation has always been the story of people who have the perseverance to fail, to try again, and to one day succeed. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception and continuing today, the passion to advance aeronautical design and help our customers achieve mission results has been ingrained in our culture. We recognize the diverse talents and experiences of our team members, and we celebrate the unique contributions each individual brings to the table. It is that collective passion, combined with a strategic focus on ever-changing global opportunities, that shapes our path forward. Join us as we continue to innovate, inspire, and make history in the world of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Be Doing
• Located in Johnstown, PA, your primary responsibility will be to improve production efficiencies, ensuring smooth and effective manufacturing processes.
• Implement preventative controls to eliminate future production discrepancies, enhancing quality and reducing downtime.
• Identify and implement process improvements that optimize production workflows and increase output.
• Train new employees on proper manufacturing processes and techniques, ensuring that they follow established procedures.
• Collaborate daily with the department supervisor to assess and resolve escalating issues that may impede production.
• Use your technical expertise to work closely with production, engineering, and planning teams to resolve any technical challenges.
• Leverage your knowledge of F-16 assembly to quickly prevent and mitigate any production impacts.
• This is a 1st shift position, but you must be willing to work overtime as needed to support customer demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support team and production objectives.

What’s In It For You
• A hands-on role where you can directly impact production efficiencies and process improvements in F-16 assembly.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a globally recognized aerospace company.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that values your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities.
• The chance to work in Johnstown, PA, as part of a dynamic team focused on ensuring high-quality production and operational excellence.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement as you contribute to the success of a leading aerospace manufacturer.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
• A detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills and experience in manufacturing, particularly in aerospace assembly.
• Proficient in identifying and resolving production issues and implementing preventive controls.
• An experienced trainer, capable of teaching new employees proper manufacturing processes to ensure consistency and quality.
• A proactive problem solver who can identify process inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvement.
• Knowledgeable in F-16 assembly, enabling you to foresee and mitigate potential production disruptions.
• Able to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks, while maintaining close communication with supervisors and team members.
• Flexible and committed, willing to work overtime to meet production needs and ensure customer satisfaction.

Our Commitment to DEI
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.


Join our team and make a difference by optimizing production processes and driving operational success!.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with aircraft assembly production and tooling.
• Experience manufacturing principles, Quality, Cost and Schedule
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing
• Experience working closely with a workforce represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products
Desired Skills:
- Experience with a minimum of 8-10 years of aircraft assembly production and tooling.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education or military experience.
- F-16 production experience desired
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and is detail oriented.
- Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
- Demonstrate the ability to perform in a team environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively within large groups while presenting data.
- Demonstrate a Safety oriented mindset.
-Troubleshooting ability while working simultaneously with supporting functional groups: Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain
- Knowledge of LM Six Sigma Principles.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Must have ability to work OT as needed
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First