Backshop Painter​/Chem Lab, Technician Level III

Job Title

Aircraft Painter Spec – G3853

Greenville, SC 29605

First shift, Monday – Thursday (5:30 am‑4:00 pm). 4×10‑hour days with 3 days off per week.

You will be the Backshop Painter/Chem Lab Technician Level III for Lockheed Martin’s Greenville Backshop Team. Your focus will be in our chemical processing lab, where you will apply various treatments including alodine, anodizing, passivation, and chemical etch with opportunities to paint smaller aircraft parts and components.

• Painting/coating parts with primer and aircraft paint; marking part numbers and other markings.
• Alodine application:
  Apply chromate conversion coatings to aircraft parts to provide corrosion resistance and improve paint adhesion.
• Anodizing:
  Perform electrochemical conversion coating to create a durable, corrosion‑resistant surface on aluminum parts.
• Passivation:
  Treat stainless steel parts to remove free iron and promote a passive layer, reducing the risk of corrosion.
• Chemical etch:
  Prepare surfaces for painting by applying a chemical etch to remove impurities and create a strong bond between the metal and paint.
• Perform comprehensive surface preparation, including sophisticated chemical treatments and abrasive techniques on critical and structural components of aircraft.
• Manage intermediate drying times and drying techniques without supervision.
• Adjust paint mixing ratios and viscosity for different environmental conditions and surface types, ensuring consistent quality and thickness of each coat without supervision.

• 8 years total paint experience with at least 6 years of aircraft and/or automotive paint applications or chemical coating processes, including alodine, acid etch, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering paint drawings and technical manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes to ensure precise application.
• Expertise in the layout, application, and interpretation of marking drawings for major and minor interior/exterior markings and decals, including stripes and two‑tone surfaces.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills to manage painting projects and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Capable of performing multiple layers of paint, controlling the thickness and evenness of each coat, and managing intermediate drying times and techniques without supervision.
• Capable of adjusting paint mixing ratios and viscosity for different environmental conditions and surface types, ensuring consistent quality and thickness in each coat without supervision.
• Ability to work onsite full‑time at a Lockheed Martin facility.

Opportunity for 3‑day weekends; flexible work schedule; comprehensive benefits package investing in your future and security.

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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.