Lockheed Martin

Composite Layup/Bonding Technician Specialist

Lockheed Martin$56K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years experience in composite manufacturing and layup operations.
  • Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools.
  • Deep understanding of composites fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble structural and precision components from engineering documents.
  • Install fasteners, drill, bond, and measure interfaces with precision.
  • Apply aerospace coatings using various techniques.
  • Conduct surface preparation using grit blast and abrasion methods.
  • Fabricate tooling from materials like aluminum and composites.
  • Operate small shop power tools and machine shop equipment.
  • Assemble composite structures, managing setup and bonding processes.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid time off & Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Education Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Full Job Description
Standard Job Description

Are you looking for a growth opportunity where you can contribute to a very important mission? Come and be part of our team in the dynamic world of Lockheed Martin Space. We are seeking a Composite Technician to work at our Littleton, CO site.

Key Duties for this position will include:
• Working from engineering drawings, written work instructions and process specifications to assemble structural and precision mechanical components in a shop environment.
• Installation and torquing of fasteners, drilling, installation of rivets, adhesive bonding, measurement and shimming interfaces to close tolerances.
• Aerospace paint, aerospace primer and other aerospace coating application using spray, brush, swab techniques.
• Surface prep, using grit blast, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques.
• Prepreg and wet layup fabrication techniques, including vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing.
• Tooling fabrication from various materials such as aluminum, composites, and wood.
• Working with small shop power tools (saws, routers, sanders, and grinders).
• Machine shop equipment operation (mill, lathe, table saw, band saw, etc.).
• Assembly of composite structures including setup, bonding, and fastener applications.
• Operation of measuring devices such as calipers, height gages, micrometers, and torque wrenches.

Basic Qualifications

- Minimum 3 years experience working composite manufacturing including layup operations utilizing rosette, insert bonding, final bag application, out time record keeping, composite curing operations including autoclaves.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
- Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with the proper usage of mechanics hand tools and power tools.
- Strong understanding of composites fabrication

Desired Skills

- Aircraft & Powerplant license or similar professional certifications.
- Experience in aircraft/aerospace assembly and
process equipment (oven) programming/operation.
- Past experience working in an aerospace or space environment.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $56600.00 - $105000.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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1995
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