Fabrication-Heat Mechanic
Listed on 2026-02-10
-
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Engineer
Basic Qualifications
Two years experience which provides knowledge of heat treating methods and processes and aircraft sheet metal hand finishing, bending, or forming. This experience can be totally from the outside or in combination with satisfactory performance as a Sheet Metal Operator, Code 526-3, performing router, circular saw, or other closely related metal cutting work or documented braking or forming experience as a Production Worker, Code 555-3.
Two years experience which provides knowledge of heat treating methods and processes and aircraft sheet metal hand finishing, bending, or forming. This experience can be totally from the outside or in combination with satisfactory performance as a Sheet Metal Operator, Code 526-3, performing router, circular saw, or other closely related metal cutting work or documented braking or forming experience as a Production Worker, Code 555-3.
Note Completion of a high-quality industrial-based machine shop training program which is typically 800-1600 training hours in duration would offset six months of the two-year requirement.
Employee must be able to read and interpret detail and assembly blueprints and understand heat treat specifications and nomenclature
Job DescriptionYou will be the Fabrication-Heat Treat Mechanic for the team which is responsible for heat treating and age hardening and testing of steel, and aluminum production parts and their alloys, rivets, steel tooling parts and stock.
What You Will Be DoingAs the Fabrication-Heat Treat Mechanic, you will be responsible for determining the heat treat process and quenching required to obtain results, and determining proper timing and temperature of ovens, salt baths according to material composition, shape, size and thickness.
Your Responsibilities Will Include- Heat treating production steel and aluminum parts, tooling parts, dies and stock made from steel or steel alloys
- Operating hand or power equipment to change furnace or bath and quenching, and checking and maintaining heat treat solutions
- Operating age hardening ovens by checking orders for correct material and preceding heat treat, and setting controls for proper heat and time according to established specifications
- Recording treatment method for future reference, and working with authorized liaison personnel as required
- Selecting and placing shims to correct out of tolerance conditions from reference tables and written procedures
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.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
WhoYou Are
The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced heat treat mechanic with a strong knowledge of heat treating methods and processes and aircraft sheet metal hand finishing, bending, or forming. You will have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to read and interpret detail and assembly blueprints, and understand heat treat specifications and nomenclature.
Further Information About This OpportunityMUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
GAhourly
Desired SkillsAircraft related experience
Other Important InformationBy 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 remotelyOnsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).