Technician Training Program - PA AMTAP Cohort 3

Job ID: 679809BR Date posted: Oct. 29, 2024
Description:***COHORT START DATE: March 10, 2025***

Please submit your application directly on the Lockheed Martin job site.

Work schedule during the 9 week apprenticeship program:

• First 6 weeks (Training): 4x10 (Monday-Thursday, 6 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Last 3 weeks (OJT): 9x80 (Monday-Friday with every other Friday off (6 AM - 3:30 PM)

If you successfully complete the program and are offered a full-time position, the full-time position schedule that you will be required to work is:

• 9x80 (Monday-Friday with every other Friday off (6 AM - 3:30 PM)

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 Valley Forge, PA!

No experience, no problem! This program will teach you everything you need to be successful. Our graduation success rate is well above the national average, proving our instructor quality and team dedication!

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
o (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)
*Examples of manual (fine motor skills) dexterity:*
- 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
*Examples of performing 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

Program details:

• Participate in a 9 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 $17.00/hr (non-negotiable) 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 (paid for by Lockheed Martin) including:

o IPC 620 – Cable Harness Certification
o JSTD Limited Solder

Post training details:

• Opportunities for potential full time employment for graduating team members, including increase in base pay.
• In order to be considered for the AMTAP program candidates must be able/willing to work the previously noted full time schedule if they successfully graduate and are offered a FT position: 9x80 (Monday-Friday with every other Friday off (6 AM - 3:30 PM)
Basic Qualifications:
• HS 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. All applicants must be a US Citizen. Must be able 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
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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.
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: Technicians
Type: Call-In
Shift: First