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Fabrication & Structures Dev Mechanic 3x12 Weekend Shift

Palmdale, California

Palmdale, California

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 686072BR Date posted: Feb. 10, 2025
Description:PERFORMS SUCH TYPICAL DISTINGUISHING DUTIES AS:

Develops and performs experimentally, the bench and ship layout, fabrication of parts from raw stock, and the assembly, installation and mating operations required for the building of prototype product structures such as airframe, for the purpose of creating or proving engineering design, to the point where sufficient information is gathered and the work may be delegated to others such as production bench, fabrication, assembly and/or installation personnel, or to subcontractors.

Incorporates major revisions in prototype structure on the level of difficulty of the work described herein, by developing and performing experimentally, the required layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, and mating operations.

Works closely with authorized liaison personnel, and suggests, orally or by sketches, design changes for engineering approval, when part of assembly cannot be made or installed as designed, or does not seem to meet functional demands, or where such changes will simplify fabrication, assembly, installation, or maintenance of product.

Determines, or physically projects or lays out from loft, the coordination points required for building of tooling or parts, so as to ensure subsequent mating of fabricated or installed parts and assemblies, and/or to determine location, or to prevent interference with other systems, structures, or installations.

Performs all necessary operations to prove completion and coordination of prototype product structure.

Works from general configuration and preliminary engineering design data, oral or written.




PERFORMS SUCH RELATED DUTIES AS:

Improvises shop aids or works without tooling in fabricating, assembling, installing, and mating product structures. Develops information required to build necessary tooling.

Instructs and works with production personnel as required in the initial production run, including fabrication, assembly, installation, mating, and completion of the developed product.

Assists in static testing of structural parts or assemblies as required.

Performs satisfactorily any function of Metal Worker/Fitter, Senior and General Modification Mechanic and Assembler-Installer classifications.

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

*** Must Be Able to Work Any Shift***
Basic Qualifications:
Must possess a minimum of 4 years of experience in fabrication, assembly, and installation of development parts. Must possess experience in processing multiple materials to perform stack up tasks in metallic and non-metallic materials.

Must have completed training or demonstrated skills equivalent to complete level blueprint, technical data, and data model comprehension; must have knowledge of basic computer operations.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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.

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The base range for this position in California $27.42 - $46.82.
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: Yes
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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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.

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Qualifications

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  • Collaborative

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  • Curious

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  • Goal-oriented

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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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    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.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

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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