Electrical Covering Specialist

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Stratford
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Under direction perform a variety of various machines operations and equipment utilized to braid and/or cover a wide variety of electrical and Avionics Systems harnesses, assemblies, cables, wires, etc. Typical Responsibilities Under general direction, perform operations necessary to prepare harnesses, assemblies, cables and wires, etc. for covering operations. Operate machines and equipment to provide protective coverings to meet customer specifications. Examine each assembly to determine appropriate drop off points; identify and mark points prior to removal from assembly board. Remove and transport assemblies to testing and preparation areas, perform preparation operation to ensure quality standards are maintained. In braiding assemblies determine the number of picks per inch, establish gear ratio, and adjust machine tension to avoid breaks in materials used and provide quality covering. Remove pigtails as necessary and perform reverse braiding and overlapping per required specifications. Hand feed or draw material through machine operations making adjustments as necessary. Use standard test equipment to check continuity of braiding. Perform necessary operations to ensure protective coatings are correctly assembled and termination points and coverings are properly secured, including clamps, shrinkable tubing, and/or molded coverings. Finalize assemblies for inspection, and perform necessary rework. Perform simple maintenance of machine such as cleaning, oiling, replacing worn parts, resolving malfunctions, and resetting of machine/or equipment. Maintain documentation of operations performed. Work out of department as required. Check all backshell and connector characteristics prior to product leaving area. Refer only unusual situations or problems to working leader or supervisor. Segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices. Perform other related or similar type duties as required, including moving parts and materials around area. Basic Qualifications Experience 0-12 months Ability to operate covering machines and equipment, including the use of such hand tools as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, soldering iron, crimpers, etc and the ability to work from wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and assembly work books. Desired skills Requires knowledge of electrical assembly and a short training course may be required to provide special training in electrical or electronic assembly, and machines or equipment used in covering operations. Must maintain current certification(s) as required. 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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.

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