Aircraft Assembler - 2nd Shift (F-16 Canopy)

**Description:** Come work in the beautiful Tampa Bay area/! At Lockheed Martin, you'll have the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of aerospace/. We are dedicated to your growth, offering training and development opportunities to help you advance your career/. Become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, and make a meaningful contribution to the defense and aerospace industries/. At Lockheed Martin, we provide the training, tools, and resources you need to succeed/. You'll have the opportunity to engage in work that makes a significant impact on the world/. What You Will Be Doing Join our Join our F/-16 Canopy & Assembly Team in beautiful Pinellas Park, Florida as an Aircraft Assembler, where you'll play a crucial role in the higher/-level assembly of the world's most advanced fighter aircraft/. As an Aircraft Assembler, you will perform a variety of operations to manufacture, assemble, and refurbish aircraft parts and structures, ensuring a defect/-free product/. Key Responsibilities: - Interpret blueprints and work instructions to accurately assemble components/. - Utilize precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions with tolerances up to /.001/. - Perform hand drilling and installation of aircraft/-specific fasteners/. - Complete part/-fitting operations, including minor filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, drilling, reaming, riveting, countersinking, and cold working/. - Modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes and perform necessary repairs/. - Work collaboratively with a team to meet production timelines and support subsequent assembly operations/. - Conduct corrosion inspections and repairs as per engineering requirements/. - Monitor and verify quality standards, developing corrective actions as needed/. - Perform other duties as assigned/. What's In It For You We offer flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits, investing in your future, and security/. Our work environment is very family/-oriented, with a 33% prior military presence/. we offer the tools needed for your role and on/-site training/. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here/. We value integrity, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic/. You may be someone who prioritizes open and respectful communication with team members, fostering a culture of trust and transparency in the workplace/. While you work well independently, you also value teamwork and communicate effectively with colleagues to achieve common goals, even in fast/-moving environments/. Ability to pass a background check for explosive handling **Basic Qualifications:** 1/-2 years of experience in assembly, structures, sheet metal or manufacturing/. Experience hand drilling /(drill/ream/countersink/), fastener layout, and fastener installation High School Diploma or GED equivalent/. **Desired Skills:** F/-16 aircraft specific experience/. A&P Certificate/. Experience in structures, sheet metal, or manufacturing/. **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 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/.** 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:** Manufacturing **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** Second

Created: 2025-09-22