Apprenticeship Program: Technician AMTAP ALABAMA

Job ID: 649348BR Date posted: Dec. 05, 2023 Program: AMTAP
Description:***By applying to this posting, you are expressing interest in this program and opting into communications about when the next training class opens. Cohort training classes open approximately 5 times per year. A recruiter may reach out to you closer to the class to gauge your interest and availability for those class dates.***


Are you looking to learn new skills from the ground up and have the opportunity to capture industry recognized certifications? Are you looking for an entry level role that can help build your career?

The Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program (AMTAP) is a United States Department of Labor (USDOL) Registered Apprenticeship. The AMTAP program will teach you how to build space flight hardware by providing a phased approach to learning with both classroom and hands-on learning opportunities at our LM Space facility in Courtland AL. No Experience, No problem! This program will teach you everything you need to be successful.

We encourage all interested applicants to review the program information on our AMTAP website:
https://tiny.lmco.com/amtap

What are we looking for:
• Great hand and eye coordination
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions
• Works well in a fast paced, team environment
• Interested in continuously learning and adapt to ongoing industry changes
• Manual dexterity skills (such as)
- Painting
- Woodcarving
- Sewing/needlepoint/ Crocheting or knitting
- Robotics club
- Building Drones
- Building computers/circuit boards/Processors
- Cross-stitching
- Soldering
- Computer/Console games
- Cooking
- Origami
• Ability to perform precision work
- Performing operations on components that range from .002”-.25” with a repeatable, on target outcome
- An archer hitting the same spot on the bulls-eye three times consecutively
- A lab technician mixing a bonding agent in which the given substance is weighed 5 times and the measurement is the same value each time
- An electronic technician hand installing components that meet the target criteria each time

Note: If you find that you do not enjoy working with your hands, it may be an indication that you could find being an apprentice within this program a frustrating experience, as these kinds of activities will consume a large portion of your time.

What you will be doing:
• Participate in a 5 to 7 week paid training program (continued participation is contingent upon successful completion of each prior step)
• Work 40 hours per week during training (4/10 schedule)
• Paid $15.00/hr with benefits during training (Offered Medical (HDHP), Dental and Vision Benefits)
• Learn new technical skills such as torquing, encapsulation, point to point wiring, and reading engineering documents.
• Have the opportunity to earn several industry recognized certifications including:
- IPC 620 – Cable Harness Certification
- JSTD Limited Solder

Post Training Details
• Opportunities for potential full time employment for graduating team members, including increase in base pay.
• If hired full-time post training program, various work shifts may be available. Facility is open 7-days per week.

Our graduation success rate is well above the national average, proving our instructor quality and team dedication!
Basic Qualifications:
• High School Education or Equivalent
• Hand eye coordination and fine dexterity skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Ability to demonstrate learning agility to pass both written and hands-on certification requirements
• This position will be located at a facility that requires special access.
• Ability to work first or second shift post training program.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Desired Skills:
Experience with M.S. Office applications
• Electronic/Electrical Theory background
• Familiarity with Aerospace Environment/ Experience in a production environment
• Demonstrate integrity and conflict resolution characteristics
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Part-Time
Shift: First