Senior Lead Painter (4x10 Work Schedule Mon- Thurs) - Military Veterans

Description:

You will be a Aircraft Painter Lead, Paint Technician for the Lockheed Martin Greenville Paint Operations Team. Our team is responsible for Production and Sustainment paint/coating operations on F-16s and other military aircraft prior to delivery to our customers.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aircraft Painter Lead , you will be responsible for leading a team in safely accomplishing daily work assignments, delivering high-quality products on schedule and within budget. This role will provide first-line oversight for F-16 Paint Production, leading and training crews in the day-to-day hands-on requirements to ensure completion of assignments in accordance with all processes, policies, and applicable technical data. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy of aircraft documentation, collaborate with Quality to ensure the product meets technical data standards, and facilitate the approval process with QA. Additionally, they will promote a culture that values and embraces Foreign Object Damage prevention.

The candidate will be required to:
• Lead various areas of the painting operation, including overseeing preparation, application, and drying processes for multiple aircraft, ensuring timelines are met and quality standards are maintained.
• Manage detailed documentation processes, including the creation and maintenance of job records as directed by technical data, compliance forms, and quality assurance documents, ensuring full traceability of paint materials and techniques used independently.
• Collaborate closely with QA, DCMA, Auditors, and Engineering to resolve issues and discrepancies in technical data, actively seeking input and feedback to ensure products meet or exceed specifications.
• Proficiently apply multiple layers of paint, control the thickness and evenness of each coat, and manage intermediate drying times and techniques independently.
• Manage tasks independently, ensuring compliance with all technical specifications and safety standards, efficiently completing assignments while accurately documenting the processes and outcomes.
• Independently manage paint supply and schedules effectively, ensuring no disruptions in project timelines and optimizing resource usage.

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

~Candidates must be able to work a 4x10 1st shift position

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.

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 Are
You 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 DEI
We 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.

This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.
Basic Qualifications:
• 8 years of experience in aircraft paint applications or high gloss automotive painting

• Experience with leading multiple teams and/or large projects.

• Experience with training/mentoring junior painters.

• Experience with interpreting complex paint drawings and translating them into precise masking and painting actions, handling color designs including graphics effectively, and managing different aircraft configurations.
Desired Skills:
• Ability to perform complex applications involving structural components.

• Ability to apply advanced techniques in LO and RAM coatings.

• Proficient in utilizing advanced job software tools for tasks such as digital masking, pattern design, and virtual paint simulations.

• Demonstrates leadership in complex preparation projects, optimizing processes and introducing innovative techniques to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Proficient in advanced techniques for paint mixing, viscosity adjustments, and specialized finish applications, with expertise in identifying materials issues such as metallic or pearlescent finishes.

• Proficient in applying complex markings with precision.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Assembly/Laborers
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First