2nd Shift Paint Support Technician - SOFGLSS Contract (Lexington, KY)

Description:

You will be the 2nd Shift Paint Support Technician for our SOFGLSS Contract in Lexington, KY. Here you will join a mission critical team supporting Special Operations Forces!

What You Will Be Doing

We're seeking a detail-oriented Paint Support Technician to work the 2nd shift (3:30 pm - 2 am) on the SOFGLSS defense contract at our Lexington, KY facility. Enjoy working in a government contract role, with a competitive shift differential, and on the job training for career development.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, schematics, and change orders.
• Apply chemical conversion coatings, masking tapes, paper, and other protective materials to complex parts, test equipment, and production tools.
• Inspect and prepare surfaces (clean, sand, sand blast) to meet painting and treatment specs.
• Follow strict process standards and SOPs to ensure repeatable, high quality results.
• Maintain housekeeping and hazardous waste compliance on a daily basis.
• Support senior technicians and supervisors on additional mission critical tasks as directed.

Why Join Us

This position supports our Special Operations Forces - Global Logistics Support Services contract, the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: SOF GLSS

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky 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. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proven ability to read and work from technical drawings and schematics.
• 1-2 years of hands on experience in a paint shop or coating environment (masking, sanding, blasting, painting).
• Strong safety awareness and experience with hazardous waste handling and PPE.
• Availability for a consistent 2nd shift schedule (3:30 pm - 2 am).

Desired Skills:

Nice to have: OSHA 10/30 certification, prior work with chemical conversion coatings

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 CTRL (S0806)

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Second