Description:The Aerospace Painter is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing aerospace structures and components—including tooling, satellite panels, and spacecraft hardware—to meet stringent aerospace durability, corrosion‑resistance, thermal‑control, and visual‑appearance standards. The role blends hands‑on surface‑preparation techniques with precise application of primers, specialty paints, and protective coatings, while adhering to rigorous quality, safety, and documentation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect incoming parts and verify surface‑preparation specifications; perform cleaning, solvent wiping, sanding, abrasive blasting, or chemical strip‑off to achieve required surface roughness.
Apply primers, base‑coat, top‑coat, and specialty coatings (e.g., anti‑static, conductive, thermal‑control) using spray guns, dip tanks, rollers, brushes, or robotic applicators in accordance with approved work instructions and coating data sheets.
Conduct in‑process inspections: verify coating thickness with ultrasonic or magnetic gauges, perform adhesion and cure tests, and document results in the quality system.
Maintain and calibrate painting equipment, monitor environmental parameters (temperature, humidity, airflow), and ensure proper ventilation and PPE use.
Record material lot numbers, application parameters, and inspection data in the manufacturing execution system (MES) to ensure full traceability.
Participate in root‑cause investigations for non‑conformances, implement corrective actions, and contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives (kaizen, lean).
Follow all safety, hazardous‑material, and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, NFPA) and comply with clean‑room or controlled‑environment protocols where required.
Basic Qualifications:
-1 year of spray gun experience
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Must be able to work 5:00am -2:30pm shift
Desired Skills:
-Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, surface‑finish specifications, and coating data sheets.
-Proficiency with coating application tools (air‑assist spray guns, HVLP, robotic paint systems) and inspection instruments (thickness gauges, dry‑film meters).
-Experience with aerospace standards (MIL‑STD‑XX, NASA‑STD‑XXXX) and environmental control (ISO 14644‑1).
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $43,100 - $76,130. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
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.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First