Manufacturing Skills Trainer- Grand Prairie, Tx

Job : 718717

Date posted: Mar. 04, 2026

Lockheed Martin Missile & Fire Control is looking for a motivated, results-driven Manufacturing Skills Technical Trainer to join our skills training team. Our facility builds and assembles missiles, rockets, and military-grade vehicles, and we need a dedicated trainer to design, deliver, and maintain technical instruction that empowers our workforce with the expertise required to produce these high-performance defense systems.

As the Manufacturing Skills Trainer you will be responsible for administering and implementing technical skills training programs to ensure our production workforce has the necessary skills to excel in their roles. You will develop and deliver instructor‑led training, assess student progress, and manage training resources.

• Preparing lesson plans and training materials
• Scheduling courses and delivering instructor‑led training
• Administering assessments and publishing reports
• Creating and modifying employee training plans
• Managing training resources, including facilities, equipment, and materials

The ideal candidate is collaborative, experienced in technical training, and passionate about empowering a production workforce. This role stands out by directly shaping the skill set of teams that build critical defense systems, offering tangible impact and growth.

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

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Proven success teaching technical concepts in aerospace or manufacturing settings
• Skilled at delivering hands‑on, demonstration‑based instruction
• Strong mechanical aptitude for aerospace/industrial manufacturing assembly
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

• Clear written and verbal communication
• Strong presentation and student‑engagement skills
• Self‑sufficient, highly organized, and reliable
• Excellent time management in fast‑paced, multi‑priority settings
• Effective de‑escalation to keep learning environment calm and productive
• Riveting and fastener‑installation experience
• Safety‑wire application and inspection experience
• Practical experience with calipers, micrometers, and other precision tools
• Knowledge of torque specs, proper wrench use, and verification methods
• Forklift Operation
• Electrical Assembly

Clearance Level: None

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.

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