Assembly Inspector

Job Description

Description: Up to $6,500 bonus incentive for 2023 calendar year*
IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, VAFB or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be considered for the position.
Inspect and accept or reject, at the process or completed stages, ordnance assemblies such as ordnance harnesses consisting of detonation cord, squibs, charge caps, couplings, installation clips, brackets or similar devices, sleeving and related items; inspect for attributes such as proper identification and assembly or installation, location of parts, dimensions and workmanship, working from blueprints, shop orders, inspection instructions and other similar authorized documents.
Similarly inspect parts and materials prior to assembly, solder joints, swaged attachments, stitch welds and other assembly and fabrication operations; inspection corporation of design changes.
Perform resistance check, leak check and verify proper pressing of powders in cups or other similar holders for explosive materials.
Use magnifying equipment, hand tools, vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, resistance meter (Alinco or similar) and leak checking (Veeco or similar) apparatus.
Inspect potting operations, including verifications of ingredient proportions, cleaning of potting molds and items to be potted, positioning of items in molds and curing; inspecting installations and assembly of re-entry body assemblies working from blueprints, and utilizing measuring instruments such as those mentioned above.
Stamp or otherwise approve acceptable items; reject unacceptable items; prepare documentation for disposition of unacceptable items. Complete all inspection records and related documentation.
*This position is eligible for an annual incentive payout upon delivery of specific milestones. New hires will receive a prorated amount of the bonus incentive based on their hire date. Bonus incentive period will be in effect from 2022-2025. Incentive plan is subject to specific plan details and may be changed or updated as approved by leadership. This position is anticipated to remain in our Santa Cruz, CA facility until Q3 2024. At that point in time the work will be moved to other facilities across the country. We are committed to the work that needs to be done in Santa Cruz in between now and then. The hiring leader in charge of this role will be able to share more specific information tied to the move of this position during the interview process.
Basic Qualifications:
• Knowledge of inspection forms and procedures.
• Ability to read blueprints covering the type of items inspected.
• Knowledge of assembly work characteristic of the Ordnance Assembler and Missile Body Assembler occupations.
• Ability to use measuring instruments and equipment such as that mentioned in the Work Performed section above.
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
The base range for this position in California is $24.38 - $42.34.
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.
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Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First