Assembler/Riveter A

JOB ID: 716080BR

Date posted: Mar. 10, 2026

Description:

WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, we are at the forefront of designing and manufacturing advanced helicopters for both commercial and military missions. Our Aerostructures group, based in Stratford, CT, is dedicated to the structural assembly of our fixed-wing aircraft. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and delivering top-quality products to our customers.

THE WORK

• Follow detailed instructions, utilize available equipment, and apply standard techniques to complete any assigned assembly/riveting operation.
• Locate and fit details and other parts into jigs and fixtures; normally color coded for specific operations.
• Drill, burr and ream holes; cleco, file and trim details and skins to obtain correct fit; and perform other related duties consistent with assembly/riveting operations.
• Remove and replace faulty rivets, patch or replace damaged parts, make minor repairs to faulty details such as relocation of holes, and perform other simple rework when required.
• Responsible for checking own work to maintain quality standards.
• Assist higher grade assemblers with modifications and unusual, new or more difficult operations.
• Caulk and tape to insure specified degree of watertight integrity of structure.
• Refer questionable situations or problems to higher grade worker, working leader or supervisor.
• Responsible for checking own work to maintain quality standards.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of equipment by performing operator required upkeep.
• Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety.
• As required segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices.

WHO WE ARE
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is a world leader in the aerospace industry. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, excellence, and delivering cutting-edge solutions to our customers. Our team is passionate about aviation and dedicated to creating advanced helicopters and aircraft that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

WHO YOU ARE
You will perform routine assembly/riveting to build up and complete sub-assemblies, assemblies and assemble airframe structures for all production model and derivative helicopters.

WHY JOIN US
Joining Sikorsky means becoming part of a team that is dedicated to innovation and excellence. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the aerospace industry, with access to continuous development and growth opportunities. We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Additionally, you will benefit from a competitive compensation and benefits package. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of aviation.

Basic Qualifications:

Education Requires ability to use simple arithmetic, measuring instruments such as scale or gauge and simple tools such as files and drills etc.

• Must be able to read and follow detailed instructions and work orders.

• Minimum of 3 to 6 months of professional experience.

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:

Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work 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.
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.

Experience Level:

Hourly/Non-Exempt

Business Unit:

RMS

Relocation Available:

No

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

Second

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