Basic Qualifications

Experience with blueprint drawings, bend data charts and/or master template data from computer.

Experience using hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.

Experience using basic math skills including fractions and decimals.

Job Code/Title

RF6363:Tube Bender and Assembler A

Job Description

Sets up manual tube bending machines, following standardized procedure as outlined on shop orders and "bend data" charts.

Operate manual tube bending machines. Performs production work such as simple or light bending operations on small tubing with multiple bends and compound angles in several geometric planes. Does hand tube bending using radius blocks and hand benders. Checks finished parts to master templates. Performs other typical operations such as flaring, beading, burring, manual and or semi-automatic application of identification tapes and the use of hand or power equipment.

Removes dents from tubing. Attaches tubing to fittings in pressure testing machines to test tubing for defects and leaks using air, hydraulic oil or water. Performs hand burring and buffing, marking with stencil, color coding, capping, bonding, and drilling. Assembles detail fittings such as nuts, sleeves, and collars to tubing. Operates oven at required temperatures to form nylon, plastic and shrink tubing. May assemble several pieces of tubing where locations and procedures are simple or are controlled by furnished fixtures. Performs touch up Chem Film to tube assemblies as required. Performs tubing operations relative to trim shells.

Desired skills

Perform setups on various types of tube bending machines, including large power and Computer Controlled (CNC, NC, DNC) benders as well as hand benders with different type of alloys 0.250” to 4.00” thick.

Uses master template and/or computers to measure and inspect parts against the master tube data.

Sets up and operates various types of tube swaging machines.

Performs flaring, beading and burring as required.

Operates pressure testing machines using air, hydraulic oil or water.

Sets up and operate semi-automatic identification tape applicator.

Other Important Information

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.

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

Shift

Multiple shifts available

Work Schedule Information

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.

Work Schedule

Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week

Security Clearance

None

LMCareers Business Unit

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Department

034000:Tube & Weld

Job Class

Manufacturing

Job Category

Hourly/Non-Exempt

City, State

Fort Worth-TX

City

Fort Worth

Zip

76108

Virtual

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

No

Req Type

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect

Direct

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EEO

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.