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Electrical & Electronics Bench Mechanic/Installer

Palmdale, California

Palmdale, California

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 685165BR Date posted: Jan. 29, 2025
Description:Determines methods and sequence of operations, assembles complete, makes locations, installs and connects entire aircraft electrical and electronic systems and components, makes the initial layouts, fabricates, assembles and/or modifies, and makes continuity checks of aircraft electrical and electronic assemblies such as main junction boxes, radio and radar racks, main control switch panels, and instrument and radio panels, where complete information is not readily available, operational sequences vary or change considerably, and tooling is inadequate or not provided; lays out for, and locates to all ship reference lines, electrical and electronic units, wiring, conduit, clips, brackets, etc.; makes initial and subsequent installations, including those specified by design or modification changes; makes continuity checks as required, and corrects malfunctioning disclosed by such checks; constructs wire form boards from raw stock and incorporates changes in same, working to information developed by others; disassembles electrical and electronic units, installs, deletes or relocates switches, relays, solenoids, circuit breakers, terminal straps, instruments, etc., adds, deletes, reroutes and hooks up wiring and flex cables; reassembles completely and makes continuity checks to insure proper assembly; collaborates with responsible personnel in the building, modification and checkout of the previously mentioned electrical and electronic units.

Performs pickup and rework of the level of difficulty of the operations described above.
Works with authorized liaison personnel as necessary to determine satisfactory assembly and installation sequence; points out need for tooling, part, or installation corrections.

Installs and connects electrical and electronic systems and components that actuate such facilities and mechanisms as ship lighting, fire detector and air conditioning units, power plants, autopilot, vericam and sonobouy units.

Performs structural work and makes relocations incidental to electrical and electronic installations as required. Fabricates and installs supporting structural components.

Fabricates such items as plugs, cables, wire harnesses, and structural details, solders as required.

Improvises shop aids to facilitate assembly and installation.

NOTE: This job incorporates duties previously described in the following classifications:

3963 Electrical and Electronic Installer
3983 Electrical Bench Mechanic

Ability to obtain and maintain Company licenses, certifications, and training as required for assigned tasks.

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Basic Qualifications:
Must demonstrate ability to read and interpret schematics, illustrations, and wiring diagrams.

Must possess two years electrical bench/installation experience.
Desired Skills:
Wire harness building, routing, and installing.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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.

"The base range for this position in California is $19.89 - 39.28.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer."
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: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second
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At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.

Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

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:

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  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • 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.”

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Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • 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.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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