Composites Fabricator 4x10 2nd Shift

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Palmdale
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Builds up, fabricates, cures, and assembles various types of plastic, ceramic and composite products and assemblies, including bonded and mechanically-fastened assemblies, where required information is not readily available, operational sequences change or vary considerably, tooling is inadequate or not provided, where it is required to exercise a knowledge of the physical properties of materials such as, but not limited to, thermosets, thermoplastics, plastics, ceramics and composites and their forming and processing characteristics, and of the physical and bonding characteristics of materials and adhesives used. Locates to all critical reference points and assures coordination of parts and subassemblies to exacting tolerances when required in building assemblies, and in incorporating design or modification changes, which materially alter previous assembly references and sequence. Builds laminated assemblies by determining proper placement, and laying up composite, plastic and metal parts and adhesives onto tools or molds. Prepares parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections, checks seals on completed bagged parts for leaks. Sets up assemblies and parts in various types of processing and curing equipment such as an autoclave, oven or platen press in order to obtain desired set and cure. Operates autoclave controls to obtain and maintain proper temperature, pressure, and time cycle in accordance with engineering materials process specifications; corrects defects as required. Performs rework of the level of difficulty of the operations described above. PERFORMS SUCH RELATED DUTIES AS: Improvises shop aids to facilitate fabrication and assembly operations as required. Operates cutting and trimming machines as required. Performs such operations as trimming, altering, removing, replacing, realigning, or reforming composite or plastic parts and components to provide an acceptable assembly. Records manufacturing information such as lay-up, curing and other operations for future use by others. Checks composite or plastic parts and assemblies for defects and conformance to specifications; recommends changes in time cycles, pressures, or similar specifications. Performs bonding operations in the assembly of plastic parts. Performs final finishing, grinding, and polishing of parts as required. Prepares proper mixes of resins and catalysts; lays out, cuts, prepares and impregnates materials as required. Drills, reams and countersinks holes and installs fasteners as required. Collaborates with liaison and other authorized personnel to determine satisfactory fabrication and assembly sequences. Points out need for tooling, part, or assembly corrections, or for new or revised process standards and specifications as required. NOTE: Employees currently in or on recall to this combination classification will receive adequate training on Company time in job duties unrelated to their current or previously held classification. This job incorporates duties previously described in the following classifications: 4873 Composites Fabricator 4214 Grinder Operator - Plastic Parts 3693 Bonding Assembler, Sr. Ability to obtain and maintain Company licenses, certifications, and training as required for assigned tasks. Must be able to work any shift Basic Qualifications Must demonstrate skills equivalent to entry level blueprint and technical data comprehension and shop math. Must be knowledgeable in the use of process specifications. Must possess a minimum of two years of plastics and composites fabrication experience. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. . Premium Pay Statement "The base range for this position in California is $19.89 - 39.28. 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."

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