Composites Fabricator x2nd Shift

Position: Composites Fabricator 4x10 2nd Shift
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* Description:

** Builds up, fabricates, cures, and assembles various types of plastic, ceramic and composite products and assemblies, including bonded and mechanically fastened assemblies, where required information is not readily available, operational sequences change or vary considerably, tooling is inadequate or not provided, where it is required to exercise a knowledge of the physical properties of materials such as, but not limited to, thermosets, thermoplastics, plastics, ceramics and composites and their forming and processing characteristics, and of the physical and bonding characteristics of materials and adhesives used  Locates to all critical reference points and assures coordination of parts and subassemblies to exacting tolerances when required in building assemblies, and in incorporating design or modification changes, which materially alter previous assembly references and sequence  Builds laminated assemblies by determining proper placement, and laying up composite, plastic and metal parts and adhesives onto tools or molds  Prepares parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections, checks seals on completed bagged parts for leaks  Sets up assemblies and parts in various types of processing and curing equipment such as an autoclave, oven or platen press in order to obtain desired set and cure  Operates autoclave controls to obtain and maintain proper temperature, pressure, and time cycle in accordance with engineering materials process specifications;

corrects defects as required

Performs rework of the level of difficulty of the operations described above

PERFORMS SUCH RELATED DUTIES AS:

Improvises shop aids to facilitate fabrication and assembly operations as required

Operates cutting and trimming machines as required

Performs such operations as trimming, altering, removing, replacing, realigning, or reforming composite or plastic parts and components to provide an acceptable assembly

Records manufacturing information such as lay up, curing and other operations for future use by others   Checks composite or plastic parts and assemblies for defects and conformance to specifications; recommends changes in time cycles, pressures, or similar specifications

Performs bonding operations in the assembly of plastic parts

Performs final finishing, grinding, and polishing of parts as required

Prepares proper mixes of resins and catalysts; lays out, cuts, prepares and impregnates materials as required

Drills, reams and countersinks holes and installs fasteners as required

Collaborates with liaison and other authorized personnel to determine satisfactory fabrication and assembly sequences   Points out need for tooling, part, or assembly corrections, or for new or revised process standards and specifications as required

NOTE:

Employees currently in or on recall to this combination classification will receive adequate training on Company time in job duties unrelated to their current or previously held classification

This job incorporates duties previously described in the following classifications:

4873 Composites Fabricator

4214 Grinder Operator   Plastic Parts

3693 Bonding Assembler, Sr

Ability to obtain and maintain Company licenses, certifications, and training as required for assigned tasks

  Must be able to work any shift

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Must demonstrate skills equivalent to entry level blueprint and technical data comprehension and shop math   Must be knowledgeable in the use of process specifications

Must possess a minimum of two years of plastics and composites fabrication experience

** 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

"The base range for this position in  California is $19 89   39 28

Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401 k  match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays  The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline…