Description:Lockheed Martin Missile & Fire Control is looking for a motivated, results‑driven Manufacturing Skills Technical Trainer to join our skills training team. Our facility builds and assembles missiles, rockets, and military‑grade vehicles, and we need a dedicated trainer to design, deliver, and maintain technical instruction that empowers our workforce with the expertise required to produce these high‑performance defense systems.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Skills Trainer you will be responsible for administering and implementing technical skills training programs to ensure our production workforce has the necessary skills to excel in their roles. You will develop and deliver instructor‑led training, assess student progress, and manage training resources.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
-Preparing lesson plans and training materials
-Scheduling courses and delivering instructor‑led training
-Administering assessments and publishing reports
-Creating and modifying employee training plans
-Managing training resources, including facilities, equipment, and materials
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is collaborative, experienced in technical training, and passionate about empowering a production workforce. This role stands out by directly shaping the skill set of teams that build critical defense systems, offering tangible impact and growth.
We are committed to supporting your‑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:
-Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
-Proven success teaching technical concepts in aerospace or manufacturing settings
-Skilled at delivering hands‑on, demonstration‑based
instruction
-Strong mechanical aptitude for aerospace/industrial manufacturing assembly
-Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Desired Skills:
-Clear written and verbal communication
-Strong presentation and student‑engagement skills
-Self‑sufficient, highly organized, and reliable
-Excellent time management in fast‑paced, multi‑priority settings
-Effective de‑escalation to keep learning environment calm and productive
-Riveting and fastener‑installation experience
-Safety‑wire application and inspection experience
-Practical experience with calipers, micrometers, and other precision tools
-Knowledge of torque specs, proper wrench use, and verification methods
-Forklift Operation
-Electrical Assembly
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 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 worlds 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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
-Clear written and verbal communication
-Strong presentation and student‑engagement skills
-Self‑sufficient, highly organized, and reliable
-Excellent time management in fast‑paced, multi‑priority settings
-Effective de‑escalation to keep learning environment calm and productive
-Riveting and fastener‑installation experience
-Safety‑wire application and inspection experience
-Practical experience with calipers, micrometers, and other precision tools
-Knowledge of torque specs, proper wrench use, and verification methods
-Forklift Operation
-Electrical Assembly