Experienced Composite/Layup Technician

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space. Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Are you looking for a growth opportunity where you can contribute to a very important mission? Come and be part of our team in the dynamic world of Lockheed Martin Space. We are seeking a Composite Technician to work at our Littleton, CO site. Key Duties for this position will include: Working from engineering drawings, written work instructions and process specifications to assemble structural and precision mechanical components in a shop environment. Installation and torquing of fasteners, drilling, installation of rivets, adhesive bonding, measurement and shimming interfaces to close tolerances. Aerospace paint, aerospace primer and other aerospace coating application using spray, brush, swab techniques. Surface prep, using grit blast, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques. Prepreg and wet layup fabrication techniques, including vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing. Tooling fabrication from various materials such as aluminum, composites, and wood. Working with small shop power tools (saws, routers, sanders, and grinders). Machine shop equipment operation (mill, lathe, table saw, band saw, etc.). Assembly of composite structures including setup, bonding, and fastener applications. Operation of measuring devices such as calipers, height gages, micrometers, and torque wrenches.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years experience working with composite manufacturing including layup and bonding operation working with pre-preg composites and multiple adhesives.
Experience leading teams of 3 or more in production projects
Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with the proper usage of mechanics hand tools and power tools
Experience using industry machinery such as power shears, drill press, band saw.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Experience working in collaboration with multiple areas to achieve objectives.
Extensive experience working with autoclaves and composite curing vessels.
Previous experience working with 2 part adhesives. Mixing, measuring, documenting usage, and testing final cure.

Nice To Haves

Composite oven recipe writing highly desired.
Familiarity with composite ply cut machinery such as a Zund or similar
Overhead crane operation experience
Past experience working in an aerospace or space environment.
Aircraft & Powerplant license or similar professional certifications.

Responsibilities

Working from engineering drawings, written work instructions and process specifications to assemble structural and precision mechanical components in a shop environment.
Installation and torquing of fasteners, drilling, installation of rivets, adhesive bonding, measurement and shimming interfaces to close tolerances.
Aerospace paint, aerospace primer and other aerospace coating application using spray, brush, swab techniques.
Surface prep, using grit blast, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques.
Prepreg and wet layup fabrication techniques, including vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing.
Tooling fabrication from various materials such as aluminum, composites, and wood.
Working with small shop power tools (saws, routers, sanders, and grinders).
Machine shop equipment operation (mill, lathe, table saw, band saw, etc.).
Assembly of composite structures including setup, bonding, and fastener applications.
Operation of measuring devices such as calipers, height gages, micrometers, and torque wrenches.