Job ID: 697664BR Date posted: Jul. 15, 2025
Description:Overview
You will be a Coating Specialist responsible for applying various types of protective coatings, primers, paints, inks, and finishes to detail parts and assemblies for development, test equipment, tools, and production. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality products, and we're looking for a skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our team.

What You Will Be Doing
As a Coating Specialist, you will be responsible for applying coatings to detail parts and assemblies, checking surfaces for proper preparation, and operating paint equipment and facilities to perform application and preparation operations. You will work from drawings, sketches, schematics, planning, change orders, and verbal instructions to ensure accurate and high-quality results.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Applying various types of protective coatings, primers, paints, inks, and finishes to detail parts and assemblies
* Checking surfaces prior to painting or treating for proper preparation
* Operating associated paint equipment and facilities to perform application and preparation operations
* Working from drawings, sketches, schematics, planning, change orders, and verbal instructions
* Applying tape and paper or other stencil and covers for coating location
* Performing verification of accuracy using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, scales, micrometers, and gauges
* Reworking detail parts as required
* Keeping work area clean and orderly

Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Coating Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, applying your expertise to deliver high-quality products. If you're a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for coatings and finishing, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of projects, collaborate with a team of experts, and make a significant contribution to the success of our organization.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
Basic Qualifications:
-Experience using precision measuring
equipment such as calipers, scales, micrometers,
and pfund gauges
-Experience applying various types of protective
coatings, prime, paint, ink, and finishes
-Experience operating standard paint equipment
and facilities to perform application and
preparation operations
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Ability to obtain Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
-Prior painter experience in a manufacturing
and/or production environment.
-Able to perform Zahn Cup test.
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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available