Blade Painter

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* Description:

** WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin, we are pioneering the future of aerospace and defense  Our mission is to deliver advanced products and solutions that ensure the security and advancement of our nation and allies  We work in a fast paced environment where precision, innovation, and reliability are paramount

THE WORK

 Follow specifications, drawings, operations sheets, and interpret a broad range of instructions to process main and tail rotor blades for overhaul and repair and production as well as metal finishing and preparing surfaces and spray paint to produce high grade finishes on aircraft rotor blades

  Strip blades of old finish and wash blades subsequent to stripping operations to ensure all paint removal solvents have been eliminated from blade surface

  Operate drying oven to ensure proper drying times for rinsed blades as well as for finish painted blade process

  Assist in the evaluation of paints, equipment and techniques involved in the processing of main and tail rotor blades

  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, including 3917 primer to achieve uniform coverage, proper blending, etc ; within thickness and weight limitation specified on blades and associated parts

 Correct for any adverse conditions affecting spray operations such as humidity, temperature, improper pressure, etc

 Follow drawings and specifications as well as, create computer generated graphics to layout and paint customer's identification and distinctive insignia, and to prepare and apply patterns decals, stencils and other marking and identifying data

 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

 As directed, mix paint, perform taping, masking, stripping, touch up, caulking operations, etch, and perform other related duties such as painting small parts and details on occasion

 Apply customized paint, stenciling and markings per customer request

 Refer only unusual situations to working leader or supervisor

 Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety

 Contribute to the overall effectiveness of equipment by performing operator required upkeep

 Segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading organization in the aerospace industry, dedicated to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction  Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results and pushing the boundaries of what is possible

WHY JOIN US

Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a world class team that values excellence, teamwork, and innovation  You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, drive team success, and make a significant impact on our operations  We offer competitive benefits and the chance to grow with an industry leader

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Require H S  diploma and/or equivalent education combined with career experience

 Require a minimum of 2 years of professional paint and body work experience

 Previous experience working from ordinary drawings and sketches and use variable measuring instruments such as micrometers and vernier gages

 Requires knowledge of arithmetic involving decimals and fractions and its application to the reading of drawings and the use of variable measuring instruments

** Desired

Skills:

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* Previous Spray Paint application experience

 Experience using hand and power tools

 Proficiency using measuring tools

 Body work experience

** 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…