Aircraft Assembler - 1st Shift

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Pinellas Park, FL

61d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin, you'll have the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of aerospace. We are dedicated to your growth, offering training and development opportunities to help you advance your career. Become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, and make a meaningful contribution to the defense and aerospace industries. At Lockheed Martin, we provide the training, tools, and resources you need to succeed. You'll have the opportunity to engage in work that makes a significant impact on the world. Join our Assembly Team in beautiful Pinellas Park, Florida as an Aircraft Assembler, where you'll play a crucial role in the higher-level assembly of the world's most advanced fighter aircraft. As an Aircraft Assembler, you will perform a variety of operations to manufacture, assemble, and refurbish aircraft parts and structures, ensuring a defect-free product. We offer flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits, investing in your future, and security. Our work environment is very family-oriented, with a 33% prior military presence. we offer the tools needed for your role and on-site training. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. We value integrity, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. You may be someone who prioritizes open and respectful communication with team members, fostering a culture of trust and transparency in the workplace. While you work well independently, you also value teamwork and communicate effectively with colleagues to achieve common goals, even in fast-moving environments.

Requirements

1-2 years of knowledge or experience in assembly, structures, sheet metal or manufacturing.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Must have experience using hand tools (i.e. torque wrench, drills and inspection tools, riveting tools, and various other hand tools).
Ability to read and interpret assembly Drawings or Instructions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in structures, sheet metal, or manufacturing
Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License
F-35, F-16, or C-130 specific experience

Responsibilities

Interpret blueprints and work instructions to accurately assemble components.
Utilize precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions with tolerances up to .001.
Perform hand drilling and installation of aircraft-specific fasteners.
Complete part-fitting operations, including minor filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, drilling, reaming, riveting, countersinking, and cold working.
Modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes and perform necessary repairs.
Work collaboratively with a team to meet production timelines and support subsequent assembly operations.
Conduct corrosion inspections and repairs as per engineering requirements.
Monitor and verify quality standards, developing corrective actions as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.