Job ID: 695040BR Date posted: Jun. 11, 2025
Description:Perform any duties, generally of a non repetitive or specialized nature involved in the preparation for and painting of aircraft, details, assemblies, and/or installations, related equipment, special packaging, displays, or other applications. Plan and perform cleaning operations to prepare surfaces for Plastic Media Blasting, Rockhard Coating and subsequent applications of desired finishes.

Typical Responsibilities
 Perform any hand or spray paint operations required, including, but not limited to, presentations, displays, mock-ups, experimental and prototype aircraft, etc.
 In cooperation with engineers, customer representatives, product support, develop color schemes, patterns, etc., assist with evaluation of new or modified paints, techniques, or equipment.
 Lay out and paint signs and insignia involving free hand lettering, stencils decalcomania, or customized aircraft markings, and special plant or office signs as requested
 Follow drawings and specifications to layout and paint customer’s identification and distinctive insignia, and to prepare and apply pounce patterns, and other marking and identifying data.
 Follow specifications, drawings, operation sheets and specific instructions to prepare surfaces and spray paint to produce high grade finishes on aircraft, parts, assemblies and or installations involving a variety of finishes and complex color blending.
 Follow prescribed procedures and process specification outline and maintain certification for Plastic Media Blast of aircraft, parts and assemblies.
 Operate Rockhard oven to prepare parts, components and assemblies for Rockhard Specialty Coating.
 Prepare and apply filler compounds to build up or fill holes, dents, scratches, breaks, joints or other surface flaws; shape, smooth and blend filler material to surrounding surface using floats, rasps, sanders, buffers and other hand or power tools.
 Follow prescribed procedures for the application of primers, undercoats and finishes to achieve uniform coverage, proper blending, etc., within thickness and weight limitation specified.
 Follow best practices of the trade to spray smooth, even coats while working from scaffolding, staging, stands, creepers, etc., insuring specified coverage on areas not easily accessible.
 Correct for any adverse conditions affecting spray operations such as humidity, temperatures, improper pressures, etc.
 Perform any necessary repair operations to attain required flawless high grade surface finish, such as sand, scuff, rub, and blend out scratches, correct for sags, runs, orange-peel, blisters, blush and other imperfections.
 Occasionally, as workflow demands, direct up to five helpers in the preparation of aircraft for paint, masking, taping, stripping, caulking, touch-up, etc.
 Perform other duties in paint shop areas within or outside the department as directed.
 Refer only unusual situations to Working Leader or Foreman
 Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety.
 Segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices.
 Contribute to the overall effectiveness of equipment by performing operator-required upkeep.
Basic Qualifications:
Requires thorough knowledge of shop practices to include painting, ability to read drawings, as well as ability to apply paint finishes

Experience 3-5 years

HS Diploma or equivalent
Desired Skills:
NA
Clearance Level: None
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: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work 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.

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Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second