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Job ID: 689352BR Date posted: Mar. 19, 2025

Description:

You will be the Optical Pattern Operator in the Optical Components Center. The Optical Components Center does ultra-precision machining and additive manufacturing to the development and production of complex optical components and sophisticated electronic systems, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) utilizes the latest capabilities in manufacturing to produce some of the world's most advanced weapon and sensor technology.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Optical Pattern Operator, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Sets up, operates and adjusts a variety of photolithographic production equipment used to perform required operations and tests on production parts with optical patterns. Additionally sets up and operates manual, and computer controlled equipment, such as coat, deposition, cleaning, and similar photolithographic equipment used in optical applications.
• Works under general direction and from production schedules, manufacturing procedures, process, and written or oral instruction. Use knowledge of photolithographic process to perform production of optical patterned parts.
• Operates and carefully adjusts parts and materials into fixture with proper alignment for operations.
• Use manual and computer controlled equipment to apply pattern and deposition masks on optical parts to ensure proper placement of materials.
• Works in cleanroom with delicate optical components which are highly sensitive, precise and require special handling.
• Performs metal lift off and etch processes to create micron sized features.
• Uses gages, microscope, electronic instruments and small tools to check dimensions, handle materials and prepare parts for subsequent operations.
• For processing of optical patterned parts; uses small hand tools, scales and measures, mixes materials for processes according to production specifications. Set up certain processing units according to process specifications and instructions. Processes performed are one or more of the following: acid and solvent cleaning, coating, baking, etching, exposing, developing, stripping and aligning. During processing may adjust and modify process within normal parameters to compensate for specific conditions. In case of major deviation supervisor and more experienced personnel will provide guidance.
• Loads, monitors operation and unloads components from ovens, cleaning stations and marking machines associated with optical patterned parts.
• Before, during and after process steps, performs checks and tests to verify that materials meet pre-determined specifications. Maintain production and operating records and logs to document processes performed, product completed, quality and operating data.
• Checks product being fabricated/assembled for conformance to specifications and standard using manual and automated evaluation equipment.
• Observes all safety precautions when using process equipment and hazardous materials. Follows directions and procedures to maintain specified level of cleanliness in work area.
• Cleans and performs routine and/or minor maintenance, tool repair and any other area related assignments as required.
• Requires significant attention to detail for production activities and documentation to maintain compliance with Mil. Standard requirements.
• Assists and familiarizes other employees as required; works in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd according to the collective bargaining agreement between Lockheed Martin and the UAW.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience working in a manufacturing environment or with production equipment/test machinery.

Experience with semiconductors, wet/dry chemical processing, or wafer fabrication/inspection.

The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process plans and flow diagrams is required.

The ability to work in a 1k cleanroom and wear cleanroom attire for extended periods is required.

The ability to work with hazardous chemicals is required.

Basic computer skills are required.

Visual Acuity to correctable 20/20 is required.

Due to facility requirements, all candidates must be U.S. Citizens

Must be able to work on 1st, 2nd or weekend shifts as defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Desired Skills:

Experience working in a cleanroom environment.

Experience with photolithography or metal deposition for EMI shielding applications.

Experience with baking, coating, etching or developing optical patterned parts.

Experience handling, inspecting, and cleaning optical elements.

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: 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.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Second

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Job ID: 689352BR Date posted: Mar. 19, 2025

Description:

You will be the Optical Pattern Operator in the Optical Components Center. The Optical Components Center does ultra-precision machining and additive manufacturing to the development and production of complex optical components and sophisticated electronic systems, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) utilizes the latest capabilities in manufacturing to produce some of the world's most advanced weapon and sensor technology.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Optical Pattern Operator, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Sets up, operates and adjusts a variety of photolithographic production equipment used to perform required operations and tests on production parts with optical patterns. Additionally sets up and operates manual, and computer controlled equipment, such as coat, deposition, cleaning, and similar photolithographic equipment used in optical applications.
• Works under general direction and from production schedules, manufacturing procedures, process, and written or oral instruction. Use knowledge of photolithographic process to perform production of optical patterned parts.
• Operates and carefully adjusts parts and materials into fixture with proper alignment for operations.
• Use manual and computer controlled equipment to apply pattern and deposition masks on optical parts to ensure proper placement of materials.
• Works in cleanroom with delicate optical components which are highly sensitive, precise and require special handling.
• Performs metal lift off and etch processes to create micron sized features.
• Uses gages, microscope, electronic instruments and small tools to check dimensions, handle materials and prepare parts for subsequent operations.
• For processing of optical patterned parts; uses small hand tools, scales and measures, mixes materials for processes according to production specifications. Set up certain processing units according to process specifications and instructions. Processes performed are one or more of the following: acid and solvent cleaning, coating, baking, etching, exposing, developing, stripping and aligning. During processing may adjust and modify process within normal parameters to compensate for specific conditions. In case of major deviation supervisor and more experienced personnel will provide guidance.
• Loads, monitors operation and unloads components from ovens, cleaning stations and marking machines associated with optical patterned parts.
• Before, during and after process steps, performs checks and tests to verify that materials meet pre-determined specifications. Maintain production and operating records and logs to document processes performed, product completed, quality and operating data.
• Checks product being fabricated/assembled for conformance to specifications and standard using manual and automated evaluation equipment.
• Observes all safety precautions when using process equipment and hazardous materials. Follows directions and procedures to maintain specified level of cleanliness in work area.
• Cleans and performs routine and/or minor maintenance, tool repair and any other area related assignments as required.
• Requires significant attention to detail for production activities and documentation to maintain compliance with Mil. Standard requirements.
• Assists and familiarizes other employees as required; works in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd according to the collective bargaining agreement between Lockheed Martin and the UAW.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience working in a manufacturing environment or with production equipment/test machinery.

Experience with semiconductors, wet/dry chemical processing, or wafer fabrication/inspection.

The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process plans and flow diagrams is required.

The ability to work in a 1k cleanroom and wear cleanroom attire for extended periods is required.

The ability to work with hazardous chemicals is required.

Basic computer skills are required.

Visual Acuity to correctable 20/20 is required.

Due to facility requirements, all candidates must be U.S. Citizens

Must be able to work on 1st, 2nd or weekend shifts as defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Desired Skills:

Experience working in a cleanroom environment.

Experience with photolithography or metal deposition for EMI shielding applications.

Experience with baking, coating, etching or developing optical patterned parts.

Experience handling, inspecting, and cleaning optical elements.

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: 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.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Second

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