Production Asmb
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Date Posted
November 7, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
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Locations
Application Deadline
December 7, 2026
Description
Standard Job Description
Build structural assemblies such as ribs, bulkheads, doors, generally in floor and bench positioned assembly jigs, pick-up holding fixtures, and on work benches on a repetitive and in-station basis where work methods and sequences, tooling, and other production information are furnished. Perform structures pick-up, rework, repair, design change incorporation, and modification involving the same skill-level as described herein either in or out-of-station and in or out-of-jigs. Experience in drilling, riveting and bucking.
Load, align, and clamp parts and sub-assemblies into jigs in established sequences using jig locators and coordinated pilot holes. Drill holes using drill plates, jig details, templates, or through pilot holes. Trim skins and parts using jig detail scribe bars or after reverse-scribing trim lines from adjacent skins. Lay out fastener-hole pattern spacing and edge distance, trim lines, and location of components to standard and readily-maintained tolerances by direct measurement from known and available physical reference points.
Fabricate and install shims, stiffeners, doublers, etc. Perform minor reforming of parts to correct contour or obtain proper fit. Perform operations such as reaming, countersinking, portable milling and routing, bolting, torquing, safety wiring, cutting, filing, fitting, burring, touching-up paint, applying sealants and adhesives, electrical bonding, and spotfacing. Operate floor-controlled overhead cranes and hoists as required. Requires about four to six months previous experience in structures assembly-type work and ability to read assembly blueprints in order to perform work described.
Assembly project to be completed for pre-hire assessment.
At the start of employment, you will be required to attend a skills training program, and take and pass a performance demonstration test following completion.
Basic Qualifications
Requires four to six months previous experience in structures assembly-type work/production experience.
Ability to read assembly blueprints in order to perform work described
Desired Skills
Aircraft experience
Sheet metal experience
Aeronautics experience
A&P license
Mechanical experience
Pay Information
- $18.10 - $38.71
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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.
- Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
- 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) 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.
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