Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic GSO

Standard Job Description

You will be the Production Structures/Assembler, F16 Technician for the Lockheed Martin Greenville Production Team. Our team is responsible for Production build, repair and delivery of F-16 aircraft to our customers. 
 
What You Will Be Doing 
As the Production Structures/Assembler, F16 Technician you will be responsible for interpreting blueprints, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and repairs various sheet metal and structural assemblies and sub-assemblies for F16 aircraft utilizing precision measuring equipment.  
 
****This is an Entry-level position**** 
 
The candidate will be required to: 
• Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. 
• 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. 
• Work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area. 
• Properly use, handle and dispose of hazardous materials, and toxic or caustic chemicals per Government regulations and company procedures 
 
Mission essential functions and other duties may be assigned as required.  
 
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  
 
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed to perform job tasks. The employee is regularly exposed to vibration.

Basic Qualifications

1 year of Aviation, Assembly manufacturing or repair experience. 
 
Basic understanding of manufacturing process. 
 
Ability to perform assembly and installation work using assembly, jigs, fixtures, test equipment, precision measuring instruments, and mechanics hand tools. 
 
Experience reading and interpreting written specifications, blueprints and engineering drawings, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes.

Desired Skills

Aircraft Structural Repair or Aircraft Sheet metal experience or training 
 
Military or commercial aircraft maintenance or modification experience.  
 
Experience with drill ream and countersink, hydraulic installs. 
 
Knowledge of integral fuel tank sealing processes. 
 
Willing to be trained and/or certified in special skills. 

Pay Information
 
Pay rate for this position is $19.71 - $35.58 per hour.

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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.

• 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.