Blade Painter

Lockheed Martin

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  Stratford, Connecticut
  
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PERMANENT

Updated 09/03/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Description:

WHAT WERE DOING

At Lockheed Martin, we are pioneering the future of aerospace and defense. Our mission is to deliver advanced products and solutions that ensure the security and advancement of our nation and allies. We work in a fast-paced environment where precision, innovation, and reliability are paramount.

THE WORK

• Follow specifications, drawings, operations sheets, and interpret a broad range of instructions to process main and tail rotor blades for overhaul and repair and production as well as metal finishing and preparing surfaces and spray paint to produce high grade finishes on aircraft rotor blades.
• Strip blades of old finish and wash blades subsequent to stripping operations to ensure all paint removal solvents have been eliminated from blade surface.
• Operate drying oven to ensure proper drying times for rinsed blades as well as for finish painted blade process.
• Assist in the evaluation of paints, equipment and techniques involved in the processing of main and tail rotor blades.
• Prepare and apply filler compounds to build up or fill holes, dents, scratches, breaks, joints, or other surface flaws; shape, smooth, and blend filler material to surrounding surface using floats, rasps, sanders, buffers, and other hand or power tools.
• Follow prescribed procedures for the application of primers, including 3917 primer to achieve uniform coverage, proper blending, etc.; within thickness and weight limitation specified on blades and associated parts.
• Correct for any adverse conditions affecting spray operations such as humidity, temperature, improper pressure, etc.
• Follow drawings and specifications as well as, create computer generated graphics to layout and paint customer's identification and distinctive insignia, and to prepare and apply patterns decals, stencils and other marking and identifying data.
• Perform any necessary repair operations to attain required flawless high grade surface finish, such as sand, scuff, rub, and blend out scratches, correct for sags, runs, orange-peel, blisters, blush and other imperfections.
• As directed, mix paint, perform taping, masking, stripping, touch-up, caulking operations, etch, and perform other related duties such as painting small parts and details on occasion.
• Apply customized paint, stenciling and markings per customer request.
• Refer only unusual situations to working leader or supervisor.
• Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of equipment by performing operator-required upkeep.
• Segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices.

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading organization in the aerospace industry, dedicated to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results and pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

WHY JOIN US

Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a world-class team that values excellence, teamwork, and innovation. You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, drive team success, and make a significant impact on our operations. We offer competitive benefits and the chance to grow with an industry leader.

Basic Qualifications:

• Require H.S. diploma and/or equivalent education combined with career experience.
• Require a minimum of 2 years of professional paint and body work experience.
• Previous experience working from ordinary drawings and sketches and use variable measuring instruments such as micrometers and vernier gages.
• Requires knowledge of arithmetic involving decimals and fractions and its application to the reading of drawings and the use of variable measuring instruments.

Desired Skills:

• Previous Spray Paint application experience
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Proficiency using measuring tools.
• Body work experience
  

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

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 worlds 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:

RMS

Relocation Available:

No

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

Second

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