Standard Job Description
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, C-130s and other military aircraft prior to delivery to our customers.
As 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.
Basic Qualifications
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.
Perform work from Heights and drive Lifts
Equipment (PPE) as needed to perform job tasks.(Respirator, Safety Glasses, Gloves, ect)
• The employee is regularly exposed to vibration.
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.
Pay Information
Pay rate for this position is $22.64 - $40.87 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.