Additive Manufacturing Technician

Job ID : 697714BR Date posted : Oct. 28, 2025

Description : Overview

You will be an Additive Manufacturing Technician for our Advanced Manufacturing Technologies team in Grand Prairie, TX. Our team is responsible for pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing, and we're looking for a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team.

What You Will Be Doing

As an Additive Manufacturing Technician, you will be responsible for owning the process for printing, de-powdering, vacuum furnace operation, HIP furnace operation, and build plate post-processing. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our additive manufacturing equipment and processes.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Running and maintaining the Solar vacuum furnace, including stress relief and aging profiles
• Running and maintaining the AIP HIP furnace for multiple materials
• Performing build plate resurfacing for large-scale additive build plates, including EDM, surface grinding, and full inspection
• Running and maintaining two large-scale additive machines in two materials
• Providing updates and tracking on all jobs, consumables, and costs to customers and leadership
• Partnering across manufacturing functions to build relationships in downstream and upstream processes

Why Join Us

We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Additive Manufacturing Technician to join our team. As a key member of our Advanced Manufacturing Technologies team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with a team of experts, and make a significant contribution to the success of our organization. If you're a talented and detail-oriented individual with a passion for additive manufacturing, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the chance to work on complex and challenging projects, develop new skills, and advance your career in a dynamic and innovative environment.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity :

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering degree, or equivalent experience

Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance

Experience in heat treatment, either vacuum furnaces or HIP furnaces, additive experience a plus.

Strong problem-solving and independent thinking skills

Ability to learn quickly on HMIs and manufacturing process documentation.

Comfortable with flexibility in work scope and requirements and good attitude.

Desired Skills :

Certifications in furnaces through Solar or AIP

Experience with heat treatment programs and outcomes

Experience with Aluminum and / or Inconel additive manufacturing or heat treatment

CNC programming and EDM experience

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 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.

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 : MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available : No

Career Area : Manufacturing

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First