Backshop Aircraft Welder, Welding Technician Level 4- Multi Shift

Job ID: 665221BR Date posted: May. 23, 2024Description:You will be the Backshop Aircraft Welder, Welding Technician Level 4 for the Lockheed Martin Greenville Backshop Team. Our team is responsible for Backshop support for the build, repair and delivery of various aircraft to our customers.What You Will Be DoingAs the Backshop Aircraft Welder, Welding Technician Level 4 you will be responsible for planning welding technique and sequence of welding operations on complete assemblies so that enclosed or overlapping component parts are welded in proper order to allow maximum accessibility to areas to be welded and to reduce distortions and strains to a minimum.• This position requires a combination of electric, gas, arc, helium arc, TIG, MIG and Plasma Arc welding of various metals.The Backshop Aircraft Welder, Welding Technician Level 4 will also need to be knowledgeable in assembly operation and maintenance to include:• Machinist Skills• General Mechanic SkillsThe 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.• 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 proceduresAcceptable candidate must be certified within 180 days from start date with validation testing performed by Lockheed Martin.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. What's In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend~Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3x12 weekend shifts From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You AreYou are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. You have experience with itemized planning and prioritization of tasks that drives the efficient execution of objectives.Our Commitment to DEIWe Hear You, We See You. At LM Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you At LM Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking. Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here:Global DEI.This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.Basic Qualifications:8+ years of welding experience• Minimum 5 years' experience in aviation welding with GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) manual welding processes in aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel and titanium.Candidate must possess the following Qualifications and be certified to AWS D17.1:• Repair weldable components on and off aircraft with the use of special tooling and ground support equipment following oral and/or written instructions.• Capable of reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and weld symbols.• Use and operate all hand tools and machinery associated with a weld shop• Ability to design and fabricate weld holding fixtures as necessary to perform individual welding projects.• Basic knowledge of aircraft manuals• Familiarity with AWS A2.4 Standard Weld Symbols and AWS A3.0 Standard Welding Terms• Trade / vocational training or military training as a welder.Desired Skills:Prefer candidate who is certified in accordance with AWS D17.1 Weld Class A using GTAW (TIG) in aluminum, carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, nickel-based alloys and titanium in all forms, weld types, and positions in thickness from .025 to .375.Experience performing machining operations or Mechanical repairsClearance Level: NoneOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per weekLockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.Experience Level: Hourly/Non-ExemptBusiness Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANYRelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Assembly/LaborersType: Full-TimeShift: Multiple shifts available