Aircraft Painter, Paint Technician Level 2 - Multi Shift

Job ID: 675299BR Date posted: Sep. 12, 2024Description:You will be the Aircraft Painter, Paint Technician Level 2 for the Lockheed Martin Greenville Paint Operations Team. Our team is responsible for Production and Sustainment paint/coating operations on F-16s and other military aircraft prior to delivery to our customers.What You Will Be DoingAs the Aircraft Painter, Paint Technician you will be responsible for a variety of essential job functions, such as:• Interpret marking drawings to accurately apply both major and minor interior/exterior aircraft markings and decals.• Prepare aircraft surfaces by washing, cleaning, sanding, and masking to ensure they are free from contaminants and ready for high-quality painting.• Utilize various tools such as grinders, sanders, paint guns, and measuring devices to prepare and paint aircraft surfaces, parts, and components.• Maintain and troubleshoot painting equipment to ensure its operational effectiveness and longevity within the aerospace industry.• Work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, Foreign Object Debris (FOD)-free work area.• Mission essential functions and other duties may be assigned as required.Physical Requirements:• Candidates must complete a post-offer medical exam prior to the start.• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee will be required to wear Personal Protective• Use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.• Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work on or in the aircraft.• Frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push or pull up to 50 pounds.• Perform repetitive movements and work overhead.Equipment (PPE) as needed to perform job tasks.• The employee is regularly exposed to vibration.What's In It For You: Enjoy the possibility of 3-day weekends every weekend! ~Candidates must be able to work an alternative work schedule such as a 4x10 or 3x12 schedule with regularly scheduled weekend hours (e.g. Wed-Sat, Fri-Sun, or Thurs-Sunday)From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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. Who You AreYou are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. You have experience with itemized planning and prioritization of tasks that drives the efficient execution of objectives.Our Commitment to DEIWe Hear You, We See You. At LM Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you! At LM Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking. Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.Basic Qualifications:• Candidate must have at least 2 years of aircraft paint applications with a total of 5 years of experience in aircraft paint and/or automotive applications.Desired Skills:• Experience in applying Low Observable (LO) and Radar Absorbing Material (RAM) coatings, including proper surface preparation, basic application techniques, a plus.• Experience in laying out simple markings, such as stripes and basic two-tone surfaces• Capable of performing comprehensive surface preparation, including sophisticated chemical treatments and abrasive techniques on critical and structural components of aircraft.• Capable of performing detailed cleaning processes, including degreasing and the removal of old paint or corrosion inhibitors, using more advanced techniques and equipment.• Capable of performing complex masking tasks, including the use of various masking materials and techniques to achieve precise edges and protect intricate components, without supervision.• Capable of operating a variety of painting and PMB equipment, and finishing tools with precision, and measuring proper MIL thickness of coatings.• Capable of conducting comprehensive preventative maintenance, including detailed inspections and minor repairs on various painting equipment.Clearance Level: NoneOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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.Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per weekLockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.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.Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.Experience Level: Hourly/Non-ExemptBusiness Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANYRelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: TechniciansType: Full-TimeShift: Multiple shifts available