Electronics Encapsulator

Job ID: 665642BR Date posted: Nov. 11, 2024
Description:IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, Vandenburg Air Force Base or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be considered for the position.

This occupation requires the use of various processes using numerous types of materials on electronic hardware before, during, and after assembly. Methods and sequence of operation must be determined and shop aids improvised to produce critically toleranced parts on one of a kind type developmental, R&D, first article, or on short production runs.

Interpret Engineering drawings, specifications, sketches, verbal instructions, and rework instructions to determine proper materials, processing techniques, and quality
requirements.
Improvise shop aids to hold and position oddly configured parts, to dam materials, to mask untreated areas, to reach relatively inaccessible locations as required to facilitate
operations and meet Engineering requirements on one of a kind, short run, or rework hardware.
Clean hardware mechanically, by machine degreasing and/or by hand solvent application. Mask hardware to blueprint dimensions using precision measuring
equipment. Apply primers to hardware where required. Weigh out and thoroughly mix two part material compounds.
Adhesive bond and/or fillet components to boards and to boxes using hypodermic syringes or improvised dispensing techniques and magnifying equipment. Measure to
locate and improvise shop aids to hold component location during application and cure cycles.
Apply thin conformal coatings using air brush equipment and techniques; apply heavy conformal coatings, conductor coatings, and conductive coatings as required for spot, complete, or isolated coverage.
Mold or embed flex cables, wire cables, and harness connectors, headers and other electronic assemblies using precision project tooling or improvised shop aids and
pressurized dispensing equipment.
Impregnate or embed modules or coils using vacuum or pressurized dispensing equipment. Machine grind and/or hand sand to blueprint envelope dimensions and
tolerances after cure.
Cure applied materials to required temperature and time. Maintain records of cure cycles. Examine products visually during cure and repair noticeable defects. Verify product conformance to print and specification requirements using 10 to 30 power microscopes, ultraviolet light techniques and equipment, and precision measuring equipment. Repair any defects found.
Make electrical checks such as continuity and isolation as required. Rework nonconforming products per written and verbal instructions.
Basic Qualifications:
• Complete knowledge of bonding, filleting, impregnating, embedding, molding, and coating processes, materials, and equipment, including methods for handling and using cleaning solvents and other chemicals utilized in the performance of the above work.
• Knowledge and ability to use specialized vacuum and pressure equipment, air brush spray equipment, scales, curing ovens, cleaning equipment, grinding equipment, and inspection equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, process specifications, sketches, rework instructions, and other authorizing documents.
• Ability to use precision dimension measuring and temperature measuring equipment; and to use 10 to 30 power magnification.
• Ability to use, with a high degree of manual dexterity, small hand tools, shop aids, and specialized tools.
• Ability to use shop mathematics including decimals and common fractions.

Certification in all skills, processes, and operations necessary to perform the work described above may be required.
Desired Skills:
Polymerics
Electronics Assembly
Previous experience working with Defense contractor
Security Clearance Statement: None
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression 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: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week

The base range for this position in California is $23.02 - $38.82. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
Lockheed 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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

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