Standard Job Description
You will be the Optical Pattern Operator for the Optical Components Center. Our team is responsible for ultra‑precision machining and additive manufacturing that enable the development and production of complex optical components and sophisticated electronic systems for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Optical Pattern Operator you will be responsible for operating and maintaining photolithographic production equipment in a clean‑room environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Set up, operate, and adjust photolithographic equipment, including coating, deposition, and cleaning stations.
- Align and load optical parts into fixtures, applying pattern and deposition masks with manual and computer‑controlled tools.
- Perform metal lift‑off, etch, and other micron‑scale processes while monitoring process parameters.
- Inspect parts using gauges, microscopes, and electronic instruments; record results in production logs.
- Maintain a cleanroom work area, follow safety procedures, and perform routine equipment maintenance.
Visual Acuity to correctable 20/20 is required.
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that encourages employees to build their career, apply their knowledge while using cutting‑edge technology, and achieve challenging goals? We provide the foundation and resources to help you stay motivated, inspired, and productive. If you are driven, dedicated, and enjoy doing what you love, then we want you to join our journey and build a better tomorrow with you.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment or with production equipment/test machinery.
• Experience with semiconductors, wet/dry chemical processing, or wafer fabrication/inspection.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process plans and flow diagrams
• The ability to work in a 1k cleanroom and wear cleanroom attire for extended periods is required.
• The ability to work with hazardous chemicals
• Basic computer skills
• Due to facility requirements, all candidates must be U.S. Citizens
• Must be able to work on 1st, 2nd or weekend shifts as defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Desired Skills
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
• Experience with photolithography or metal deposition for EMI shielding applications.
• Experience with baking, coating, etching or developing optical patterned parts.
• Experience handling, inspecting, and cleaning optical elements.
Pay Information
- $24.96 - $41.60
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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.