Aircraft Trimmer

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description This occupation requires the complete layout, cutting, fabricating, assembling and installing aircraft trim parts, vehicle seat covers, chair pads, aircraft and plant equipment coverings, curtains, tire, propeller and engine covers, boots, etc. Plans and makes the original layouts (pattern development) and develops information for changes in Engineering sketches and drawings resulting from trim operations. Works from incomplete engineering information. Fabricates and assembles samples, basis and exterior trim thereof for those complex trim items, such as seats, chairs, divans, davenports and drapes, etc., that demand the full exercise of the varied skills of the upholstering craft. Works with engineering to effect trim design and changes, and metal and wood basic structure to be altered or designed as a result of operations performed during the original fitting of the trim to the underlying structures. Develops curtains to specific areas for various purposes and requirements. Plans and makes original layout to ships interior and develops patterns for such as headlining, curtains, chairs, berths, hat racks, etc. When required, works from blueprints or other authorized documents where complete information is not readily available and/or with inadequate tooling or without the aid of tooling. Works from blueprints, sketches and patterns. Performs as required all basic trim operations and reworks to satisfy custom trim requirements. Also reworks vendor furnished items to latest changes. Works off difficult squawks resulting from trim shakedown. Performs any function of the Sewing Machine Operator as required. Two years of aircraft trim experience which includes industrial sewing. Typical Materials, Tools and Equipment Used Materials worked on: Broadcloth, Bedford cord, gaberdine, silk, springs, rubber, treated hair, down, kapok, frieze, mohair, airplane linen, canvas, leather, felt, vinyl, carpeting, floor coverings and other upholstering materials. Materials worked with: Cement, thread, tacks, chalk, fasteners and wax. Tools used: Shears, electric cutters, flat irons, upholstery needles, fastener hand sets, hammers, rules, protractors, dividers, punches and all trim and upholstery tools. Equipment used: Various fastening machines, electric cutters, skivers, buttonhole, serging, and sewing machines. GAhourly Basic Qualifications 1. Two years of aircraft trim experience which includes industrial sewing. OR 2. Three years upholstery experience which includes commercial sewing 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. 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. 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. National Pay Statement The base range for this position in California is $26.08 - 43.37. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

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