Missile Crane Operator
Lockheed Martin
Job ID: 698891BR Date posted: Jul. 30, 2025
Description:IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, VAFB or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be considered for the position.
Requires the operating, rigging and maintaining of assigned cranes to lift and move a variety of cargoes and materials, including propellants, missile and missile assemblies.
Determine and select proper rigging and boom and clutch adjustments depending on weight, shape and size of load, clearance, speeds and distances of operations involved.
Perform such typical operations as operating cranes to lift, move, and position all types of cargoes including such items as machinery, missiles, missile assemblies, tooling,
ordnance items and test vehicles. Check and adjust boom rigging. Check and adjust clutch and brake settings. Change booms, hog rods and hoist line. Rig loads to be
moved. Loading and offloading of ordnance assemblies from submarine and support ships.
Works at various heights.
Operate in conjunction with other crane or equipment operators to move bulky or cumbersome loads requiring more than one crane.
Perform and/or assist in the proof loading of assigned cranes as required.
Perform major maintenance, repair, periodic preventive maintenance and assure that equipment is in good working condition at all times.
Materials worked with: Missiles, ordnance items such as gas generators and tube closures, machine tools and machinery, etc.
Tools used: Mechanics hand tools, hammers, hack saws, crow bars, etc.
Equipment used: Assigned cranes. Crane riggers accessories such as slings, cables, hooks, spreader bars, and other lifting and security devices.
Basic Qualifications:
To operate assigned cranes consistent with requirements, to rig all types of loads and use crane riggers accessory equipment and to signal for same.
To apply a complete knowledge of crane operating, rigging, and signaling practice and procedures, shop and company safety requirements, and a working knowledge of assigned cranes and accessories necessary to the required safe maintenance of same.
To use shop mathematics including arithmetic involving decimals and fractions and basic physics.
In order to hold this classification, an employee must possess all certification and/or licenses required. May require the ability to handle program peculiar equipment material.
Must have proper classification of commercial Driver’s License required by the State of Florida to operate material handling equipment normally used by employees in this
classification.
Desired Skills:
• A Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), the ability to operate a tractor-trailer, and a clean driving record.
• Basic computer skills are required for performing parts research, parts ordering and completion of company required training courses.
• Experienced in operating forklifts, genie booms, and other similar equipment.
• Experience with proof load testing operations on forklifts, cranes, slings, shackles, and other associated lifting equipment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with hazardous material use and disposal (i.e. sandblasting, painting, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, manufacturers' specifications, manuals, diagrams, schematics and symbols.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, VAFB or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be considered for the position.
Requires the operating, rigging and maintaining of assigned cranes to lift and move a variety of cargoes and materials, including propellants, missile and missile assemblies.
Determine and select proper rigging and boom and clutch adjustments depending on weight, shape and size of load, clearance, speeds and distances of operations involved.
Perform such typical operations as operating cranes to lift, move, and position all types of cargoes including such items as machinery, missiles, missile assemblies, tooling,
ordnance items and test vehicles. Check and adjust boom rigging. Check and adjust clutch and brake settings. Change booms, hog rods and hoist line. Rig loads to be
moved. Loading and offloading of ordnance assemblies from submarine and support ships.
Works at various heights.
Operate in conjunction with other crane or equipment operators to move bulky or cumbersome loads requiring more than one crane.
Perform and/or assist in the proof loading of assigned cranes as required.
Perform major maintenance, repair, periodic preventive maintenance and assure that equipment is in good working condition at all times.
Materials worked with: Missiles, ordnance items such as gas generators and tube closures, machine tools and machinery, etc.
Tools used: Mechanics hand tools, hammers, hack saws, crow bars, etc.
Equipment used: Assigned cranes. Crane riggers accessories such as slings, cables, hooks, spreader bars, and other lifting and security devices.
Basic Qualifications:
To operate assigned cranes consistent with requirements, to rig all types of loads and use crane riggers accessory equipment and to signal for same.
To apply a complete knowledge of crane operating, rigging, and signaling practice and procedures, shop and company safety requirements, and a working knowledge of assigned cranes and accessories necessary to the required safe maintenance of same.
To use shop mathematics including arithmetic involving decimals and fractions and basic physics.
In order to hold this classification, an employee must possess all certification and/or licenses required. May require the ability to handle program peculiar equipment material.
Must have proper classification of commercial Driver’s License required by the State of Florida to operate material handling equipment normally used by employees in this
classification.
Desired Skills:
• A Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), the ability to operate a tractor-trailer, and a clean driving record.
• Basic computer skills are required for performing parts research, parts ordering and completion of company required training courses.
• Experienced in operating forklifts, genie booms, and other similar equipment.
• Experience with proof load testing operations on forklifts, cranes, slings, shackles, and other associated lifting equipment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with hazardous material use and disposal (i.e. sandblasting, painting, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, manufacturers' specifications, manuals, diagrams, schematics and symbols.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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