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Prep, mask, prime and apply finish coatings and sealants on F-35 canopy and sheet metal parts.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on F-35 canopy coating work with low-observable materials — rare defense stealth-coating experience.
Might not be for you. Production floor role with hazardous chemicals and repetitive coating tasks; not R&D.
Adjacent materials rolePrepares aircraft surfaces, mask, prime, apply finish coatings, and anti-corrosion chemical treatment; composite laminate layup; sealant usage; topcoat materials application
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- High school
- Experience
- 1+ yrs
- Industry
- Aerospace
- Role
- Manufacturing / Production
Role details
Standard Job Description Prepares aircraft surfaces, mask, prime, apply finish coatings, and anti-corrosion chemical treatment. Performs a variety of operations to prepare and/or execute correct finish on sheet metal and extrusion parts. Plan, layout, interpret blueprints and engineering specifications; determine sequence of operations, number of required pieces and method of setup. Uses a variety of tools and precision measuring instruments. Makes standard shop calculations relating to preparation and/or cure times. May monitor and verify quality with statistical process or other control procedures. May input data as required.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or manager as directed.
Basic Qualifications
1 year of relevant or like experience in composite laminate layup and/or applying primer, low observable understanding, sealant usage, & understand topcoat materials application on F-35 canopies. High school diploma or GED equivalent. Experience with surface preparation and coatings/painting and/or anti-corrosion chemical application and treatment. Experience reading Blue-Print/work order specifications.
Experience using use hand tools (i.e. sanding tools, cutting blades, brushes, scales, templates, and various other hand Desired Skills • Previous knowledge or experience using low observable materials • Excellent communication skills • Familiar with Microsoft Office products (Outlook) and work order software such as Solumina. • Critical thinking & problem solving abilities F35 Coating Experience. Pay Information Pay rate for this position is $24.90 - $41.54 per hour. At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays.
PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.