Job ID: 665570BR Date posted: May. 01, 2024
Description:IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, Vandenburg Air Force Base or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be considered for the position.

Perform all operations in the manufacture and rework of surface mount technology (SMT), Plated Through Hole (PTH), and mixed technology (such as SMT and PTH) printed wiring assemblies and related technologies using computer aided and manually operated machinery. Perform equipment set-up, operation, and product and process verification.


Working directly from shop documents such as Company or customer specifications, Manufacturing Process Standards (MPS), blueprints, change notices, engineering notes or verbal direction, perform the following duties to produce fully acceptable SMT, PTH
and mixed technology hardware:
Form components using manual and automated tools. Set-up, operate, and maintain the automated component tinning machine.
Ensure the segregation and accurate inventory of various customers' SMT and mixed technology components utilizing local kit carousel or locked inventory storage.
Electronically record component usage data per engineering direction using bar code technology or manual recording.
Test solder paste for acceptability. Operate both automated and manual screen printing equipment.
Operate automated adhesive application equipment. Manually apply adhesive as required. Mix and degas multi-component materials prior to application.

Set-up machinery for automated ("pick and place") and manual placement. Ensure that components are correctly loaded in automated feeders or carousels. Initialize
equipment, verifying satisfactory process operation before beginning production runs.

Set-up and operate continuous or batch hot nitrogen reflow ovens for solder paste reflow and adhesive curing.

Utilize automated or manual cleaning equipment which operates with either a solvent or aqueous system. Ensure that cleaned product meets standards required for further processing.

Perform all necessary rework and repair of components, using semi-automatic removal and placement equipment. Set-up and operate solder paste dispensing machine to produce correct dispensing location and quantity for each component type. Includes removal and replacement of fine lead pitch parts.

With minimal direction, perform all component installation operations associated with PTH printed wiring boards. Perform component traceability, preparation (tinning and forming) and installation using available tools. Verify correct component polarity and installation per engineering instruction and referenced specifications. Ensure component integrity during PTH component installation on mixed technology boards.

Operate wave solder machine for PTH component soldering . Rework PTH components as required, providing protection from possible board damage (heat or physical component damage) during desoldering, removal, replacement and hand soldering operations.

Verify process results and resultant hardware quality. Record, plot and evaluate Statistical Process Control data to ensure maintenance of optimum, controlled SMT and PTH or related processes. Identify undesirable trends/concerns to methods engineering and work together to resolve anomalies.
Basic Qualifications:
• Complete knowledge of programmable and robotic control systems as they apply to SMT, PTH, and mixed technology manufacturing operations.
• Operator must possess complete knowledge of all skills described herein and must possess certification in advanced soldering, wave soldering and SMT production techniques.
• Operator must also have completed training program in advanced soldering rework, Integrated Product Development (IPD) teaming, and SMT theory and techniques.
• Typically requires a minimum of five years of experience in PTH assembly production and two years of SMT operations experience.
Desired Skills:
5 years of Soldering experience.
SMT experience.
5 experience working in an electronic shop.
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: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week

The base range for this position in California is $24.61 - $41.94. 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.
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.
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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.

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Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First