Carpenter / Maintenance Mechanic / General
Archbald, Pennsylvania
Archbald, Pennsylvania
Job Responsibilities
Description:
You will be the Carpenter / Maintenance Mechanic / General for our Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control Facilities Maintenance team in Archbald, PA. Our team is responsible for keeping critical production infrastructure functional, safe, and ready for mission‑critical operations.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Carpenter / Maintenance Mechanic / General you will be responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining a variety of structures and systems that support our manufacturing workflow.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Builds and repairs wood crates, skids, boxes, and other items for shipping products and production needs.
- Cuts and nails wood blocking for flatbed trailer deliveries.
- Performs other duties as assigned; to include basic electric and plumbing repairs, painting, and other general maintenance duties as needed.
- Performs snow removal and deicing with plow vehicles, shovels and brooms.
- Adheres to safety guidelines and correct procedures for completing tasks to prevent damage to products and/or equipment.
- Physical condition allowing:
a. Lifting 50 pounds.
b. Standing, sitting, bending, walking, 10+ hours per day.
c. Personal protective equipment including Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and wearing a respirator when required. - Performs lockout / tag out procedures for safety.
- Will be required to assist and train other employees within the department.
- Supports continuous improvement activities and participates in problem solving.
- Empties wood scraps from the building into wood dumpster using a skid loader.
Why Join Us
You are a hands‑on professional who values precision, safety, and teamwork. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, develop broad skill sets, and make a tangible impact on our ability to deliver critical products.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is located in Archbald. Discover more about our Archbald, Pennsylvania location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Two-year degree in carpentry/cabinetmaking or four years professional work experience performing similar job duties.
• Ability to interpret blueprints for building wood crates, skids, boxes, and other items for shipping products.
• Ability to perform material take-offs to identify wood and fasteners needed to construct shipping products.
• Proficient with powered wood working tools, including table saws, radial arm saws, drill presses, belt sanders, nail guns, powered hand tools and other such devices.
• Ability to operate a forklift, skid loader and other company vehicles.
• Ability to climb ladders, operate scissor lifts and work at elevations.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe carpenter shop.
• Must be a self-starter and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to support a flexible work schedule including OT, off Fridays, and weekends to support product schedules and early call-ins for snow removal.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS Office suite of products.
• Ability to respond to emergency call ins, such as for snow removal, mechanical failures, plumbing issues and electrical outages during off-shift hours, weekends, nights, holidays, etc.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Rigging/Lifting and overall proficiency with overhead crane operation.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Desired Skills:
• Familiarity and prior experience with operating snow removal equipment including a plow truck, dump truck, skid loader, and other snow removal vehicles.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Facilities
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
Quote
“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.