Structures/Sheet Metal Technician, F-35 - Level 4

Aircraft Modification And Heavy Maintenance ProgramThis requisition supports the aircraft modification and heavy maintenance program supporting F-35 program. The modification team will be based at Hill AFB, UT and candidate will be required to travel in support of program requirements at other F-35 locations CONUS/OCONUS.Selected candidate will have experience with understanding technical requirements on fighter type aircraft. Candidate must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, structure repair manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes.Identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders. Candidate will have worked with precision measuring instruments, micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales. Candidate will have extensive and recent experience utilizing tools to include but not limited to drills, angle motors, shears, drill press, and pneumatic riveter.Candidate will have the ability to fabricate detail parts such as shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, stiffeners, and patches - Use shop aids to facilitate assembly and installation as required.Candidate is required to regularly perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach.

The candidate is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist. Other areas of responsibility include:Bonding of aircraft parts, assemblies and materials on complete and incomplete aircraft where methods and operational sequences are not established, complete information is not readily available, and tooling is not provided or is inadequateExercise a complete knowledge of bonding practices, procedures, makes layouts and locates parts and material for exacting fit where critical surface contours, edge distances or coordinated dimensions must be established and maintained; completes all bonding operations exercising ingenuity in determining the most efficient fabrication and assembly methodsVerifies application/condition of installed LO materials for conformity to specifications and determines material and time required to perform repairs; removes, takes corrective action and makes reinstallations where design and modification changesSets up and operates various types of material testers and mixersRecord data and procedural information for future use by othersImprovises shop aids to facilitate fabrication, application or assembly operationsFabricates shims, brackets and plates as required and performs assembly operations such as trimming, filing, drilling, riveting, reforming and fitting of parts and details, and removing burrs or other surface imperfections as requiredWork in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, FOD-free work areaMust be willing/able to travel in support of program requirements at CONUS/OCONUS F-35 locations Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Must have an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting. Candidate must obtain US Passport Selected candidate must be willing and able to travel greater than 50% of the time to CONUS/OCONUS locations in support MUO efforts.Physical Requirements: This may include certain military required health screenings and immunizations.

This position regularly requires to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands.Basic Qualifications:4 years Fighter aircraft Sheet Metal/ Structures experienceMust have been previously awarded a 5 or 7 Skill level USAF AFSC, Navy NEC, or Marine MOS discipline rating, WG08 Civil service, or an equivalent Airframe and Power Plant, FAA certificate.Must have experience with Tool Control, FOD, Supply, HAZMAT, Training, Quality, and Security programs.Desired Skills:F-35 Depot Level modifications/Structural repairs Knowledge on Maintenance Information Systems such as Electronic Maintenance Instructions, Aircraft Forms Documentation, and Supply Chain Management.5th Generation Aircraft Modification experience Low Observable Coatings applicationPay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $33.37 - $61.92 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.