F-16 Production Lead (Structural)-2nd Shift

Job Description

You will be the Production Lead for the F-16 Center Section. Our team is Responsible for assembling the center section of the F-16.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Production Lead you will be responsible for providing status of work documents and work accomplished in your work area.

You will be the intermediary between the aircraft assembly crew and production supervision while assisting other mechanics with day-to-day activities.

The Production Lead will be considered a working lead that will maintain certifications and qualifications to perform production tasks as required to complete tasks on the product, as well as the following duties :

• Open / Close toolboxes by verifying accurate inventory of tools and documenting applicable logs
• Ensure team members have properly put away tools, parts and consumables at end of shift
• Assist supervisors with product discipline, housekeeping, HAZMAT accountability and 6S lean manufacturing initiatives / compliance.
• Train assigned mechanics in all aspects of the aircraft component build
• The Production Lead is responsible for instilling product disciplines to align with Production Imperatives of Safety, Quality Schedule & Cost which include but not limited too;

fall protection, critical moves and crane lifts, use & disposal of hazardous materials, adherence and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), material handling and storage of staged and work-in-process (WIP) parts, chemical control and labeling, clean as you go, housekeeping, Tool & FOD controls.

The F-16 Production Lead will be required to interface with multiple functional organizations, in addition to the area supervisor and manufacturing support team member (Ops Tech) to resolve issues or constraints in the aircraft assembly / production environment.

Candidate must be able to successfully demonstrate proficiency with Drill, Ream and Countersink skills following initial training.

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

This position is for a 4x10 2nd shift position

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,

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 a production 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.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here :

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology.

This position is in Greenville, SC

Desired skills

• F-16 structural repair experience highly desirable.
• Champion of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control measures
• FAA Airframe and / or Powerplant License
• Ability to problem solve.
• Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team to meet critical schedules and resolve technical issues.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications with ability apply their intent.
• Ability to understand aircraft work instructions.
8 hours ago