Structural Systems Mechanic Technician

Structural Systems Mechanic Technician | Lockheed Martin

IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, VAFB or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be considered for the position. This occupation requires the complete layout, fabrication, assembly, modification, development and production of mechanical systems such as structures, sheet metal, and associated subassemblies. Optically align and measure intricate assemblies and structures as necessary.

Perform all necessary in-process inspection. Develop, with various engineering information, the sequence of operation and perform the work necessary to formulate, layout, fabricate and mate close-tolerance sheet metal, structural, mechanical systems, subsystems and assemblies. Perform all necessary in-process inspection. Install thermal controls and sensors. Perform paint touch-up as required. Work from blueprints, authorizing documents, engineering information, sketches, verbal instruction and improvise when directed to fabricate developmental and end-item hardware mechanized assemblies.

Verify sequential fabrication operations and final assembly operations. Set up and operate optical equipment to align and measure specific features of mechanical assemblies. Adjust subsections through integration alignments to dimensional standards and features. Improvise shop aids, handling and test equipment to aid in the fabrication, assembly, installation and mating of assemblies and mechanisms. Perform modifications under engineering direction to facilitate proper equipment operation.

May be required to perform solder, crimp, and splice in the above operations. Associated mechanic hand tools; special fabricating, metal fitting, and assembly tools; all power equipment associated with precision sheet metal fabrication such as brakes and shears; precision measuring instrument and equipment; optical alignment equipment; hoists, dollies, and handling equipment. Miscellaneous electrical hand tools, solder, crime, and wire wrap, voltmeters.

• Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.
• Be able to operate the following equipment:
Personal Aerial Lift Device (PALD), Forklift, and Overhead Crane.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members.
• Ability to support multiple shifts for mission critical events/operation that may require extended hours or weekend supports.

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.

Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week

TS/SCI w/Poly SP

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.

The base range for this position in California is $27.29 - $49.52. 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 and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.