Aircraft Painter, Paint Technician Level 2 - 2nd Shift

Description:

You will be the Aircraft Painter, Paint Technician Level 2 for the Lockheed Martin Greenville Paint Operations Team. Our team is responsible for Production and Sustainment paint/coating operations on F-16s and other military aircraft prior to delivery to our customers.

As the Aircraft Painter, Paint Technician you will be responsible for a variety of essential job functions, such as:

• Interpret marking drawings to accurately apply both major and minor interior/exterior aircraft markings and decals.
• Prepare aircraft surfaces by washing, cleaning, sanding, and masking to ensure they are free from contaminants and ready for high-quality painting.
• Utilize various tools such as grinders, sanders, paint guns, and measuring devices to prepare and paint aircraft surfaces, parts, and components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot painting equipment to ensure its operational effectiveness and longevity within the aerospace industry.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, Foreign Object Debris (FOD)-free work area.
• Mission essential functions and other duties may be assigned as required.

• Candidates must complete a post‑offer medical exam prior to the start.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee will be required to wear personal protective equipment as needed to perform job tasks.
• Use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
• Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work on or in the aircraft.
• Frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive movements and work overhead.
• The employee is regularly exposed to vibration.

Candidates must be able to work an alternative work schedule such as a 4x10 or 3x12 schedule with regularly scheduled weekend hours (e.g. Wed‑Sat, Fri‑Sun, or Thurs‑Sunday).

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.

Candidate must have at least 3 years of automotive paint applications or 3 years of aircraft paint applications.

• Experience in applying Low Observable (LO) and Radar Absorbing Material (RAM) coatings, including proper surface preparation, basic application techniques, a plus.
• Experience in laying out simple markings, such as stripes and basic two‑tone surfaces.
• Capable of performing comprehensive surface preparation, including sophisticated chemical treatments and abrasive techniques on critical and structural components of aircraft.
• Capable of performing detailed cleaning processes, including degreasing and the removal of old paint or corrosion inhibitors, using more advanced techniques and equipment.
• Capable of performing complex masking tasks, including the use of various masking materials and techniques to achieve precise edges and protect intricate components, without supervision.
• Capable of operating a variety of painting and PMB equipment, and finishing tools with precision, and measuring proper MIL thickness of coatings.
• Capable of conducting comprehensive preventative maintenance, including detailed inspections and minor repairs on various painting equipment.

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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…