Description: We are Lockheed Martin

Aviation’s story is one of perseverance—facing failure, trying again, and ultimately succeeding. Since its founding, Lockheed Martin has driven innovation in aeronautical design, empowering customers to achieve mission success. Our culture values the diverse talents and unique contributions of our team members. Together, we combine passion with strategic focus to navigate global opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace and defense.

Join the team building the world’s most advanced fighter jet! As a Production Operations Specialist (Level 2) supporting F-35 manufacturing in Fort Worth, TX, you will play a vital role in ensuring the success of our production processes. This dynamic position combines technical expertise, collaboration, and problem-solving in a team-based environment to deliver innovative and reliable solutions

What You Will Be Doing

As a Production Operations Specialist, you will:

• Support production, business, and cross-functional processes in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

• Perform activities in areas including: Production planning and control / Total quality management / Manufacturing systems / Equipment and facilities engineering / Material management and process reengineering

• Drive Foreign Object Debris (FOD) elimination by implementing and sustaining processes that improve cleanliness and efficiency.

• Facilitate self-directed work teams and provide training in core skill areas to peers and teams.

• Collaborate with internal and external customers to resolve production challenges, drive process improvement, and support product planning.

• Identify and implement solutions to improve quality, efficiency, and production flow.

What’s In It For You

• Hands-on Impact: Be part of a team driving the production of the cutting-edge F-35 fighter jet.

• Career Growth: Work in a high-tech manufacturing environment with opportunities to advance your skills and career.

• Collaboration: Join a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on operational excellence.

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

• Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to a program that supports national security and innovation.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are

• A proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and process discipline.

• Skilled at building relationships and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

• Passionate about driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards in manufacturing operations.

• Excited to contribute to the success of the F-35 program and its mission.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity and Inclusion.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience relative to aircraft manufacturing, structural assembly, or modification.

• Experience in Foreign Object Debris process and policies

• Experience reading and interpreting detail, blueprints, lay-out sketches, process standards and specifications

• Experience with understanding aircraft work instructions

Desired Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively to hourly and salary audience

• Ability to effectively communicate to upper leadership, customer and workforce

• Ability to use windows applications and software

• Self starter

• 2-5 years of experience in aerospace

• Aircraft familiarization

• Well versed in policy controls

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.

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: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First