C-130 Structures Installation Mechanic Senior

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

Job Description:

You will be the Assembly Worker Structures Sr - C130 for the team which is responsible for laying out and locating structural components or assemblies in making production assemblies as specified by design changes. What You Will Be Doing As the Assembly Worker Structures Sr - C130, you will be responsible for performing difficult structural pick-up and/or rework such as removing, replacing, or realigning ribs, bulkheads, stringers, or fittings in completed skinned assemblies. Your responsibilities will include: Working structural changes which materially alter previous assembly references and practice Performing trimming, reforming, and altering parts and structures as required Fabricating detail parts such as shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, stiffeners, and patches Performing portable milling operations on wing and center section attaching joints Improvising shop aids to facilitate assembly and installation as required What’s In It For 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. 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 The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced assembly worker with a strong knowledge of structural assembly and fabrication processes. You will have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work with complex blueprints and engineering documents, and the ability to perform precise measurements and layouts. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. NOTE: Up to six months of experience may be offset by experience in the following areas: A&P licensed mechanic GAhourly Basic Qualifications Minimum Four years of experience as an Aircraft Structural Assembly Worker. This classification is multi-skilled and these employees may be assigned to do only one element of these skills such as structures installation/assembly only rather than electrical, hydraulic/plumbing, and/or controls installation/assembly. Therefore, to meet the above requirement an employee review must indicate satisfactory performance in structures assembly as well as hydraulic/plumbing, and/or controls. An employee may be required to work under pressurized conditions or in confined areas which require clearance of any applicable medical limitations on weight lifting, body movement or pressurization effects. Pressurizer certification will also be required. You will be required to attend skills training, and take and pass a performance demonstration test following completion. Failure to pass the testing may result in employment termination. Desired skills 4 years experience aircraft structures experience to include drilling to close tolerances, riveting, countersinking, deburring and repairing hole, various types of fastener installation. Prior experience reading blueprints, drawings, schematics, or diagrams. 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.

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