Description:You will be a Mechanical Engineer for our Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services (SOFGLSS) team in Lexington, KY. Our team is responsible for designing and completing modifications on military vehicle and aircraft platforms to support the warfighter, and we're looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team. What You Will Be Doing As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing modifications to various military platforms, including vehicles and aircraft. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that modifications meet the needs of the warfighter and are completed efficiently and effectively. Your responsibilities will include: • Designing and developing modifications to military vehicle and aircraft platforms • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure modifications meet warfighter needs • Conducting analysis and testing to validate modification designs • Developing and implementing design solutions that meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements • Working with manufacturing teams to ensure modifications are properly integrated into production #mfcvets Why Join Us We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about supporting the warfighter. If you're a talented professional with experience in mechanical engineering, design, and development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. You'll have the chance to work with a talented team, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of our mission to rapidly and properly equip the SOF community with the best possible systems and equipment. Join our team and make a meaningful impact in supporting national security! This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: SOF GLSS Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access and is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start. Basic Qualifications: • Experience with 3D parametric modeling in CATIA, SolidWorks or similar software. • Experience with creation, review, and approval of engineering change documentation • Experience creating ANSI/ASME Y14.100 compliant drawings • Experience with Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) • Strong communication and presentation skills Desired Skills: Experience working in an aerospace environment. Experience with Catia V5, Creo, SolidWorks or other 3D parametric modeling program. 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. 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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader 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: Experienced Professional Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806) Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Mechanical Engineering Type: Task Order/IDIQ Shift: First
See More Details >>R.J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking a Mechanical Team Member in Lexington, KY. The candidate will perform maintenance and inspections on locomotives while maintaining and repairing rail cars and other rail equipment as necessary. Responsibilities: • Locomotive and FRA inspections. • Service repairs. • Locomotive repairs including mechanical, air and electrical. • Performs preventative maintenance on assigned company locomotives and equipment. • Freight car repair if necessary. • Maintenance of assigned vehicle. • General repairs of other equipment if necessary. • Trouble shoots and repairs equipment as needed. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Maintain safe and clean work area. Job Requirements: • Mechanical experience. • Some electrical experience preferred . • Knowledge of power and hydraulic tools. • Welding and oxygen/acetylene torching experience. Physical Requirements: • Requires constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing in a safe manner • Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching • Able to frequently lift and carry equipment weighing up to 30lbs • Able to push and pull with 100lbs of force, the force required to push/pull hand brakes Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following: • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment) • Company paid life insurance • Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance • Voluntary identity theft protection • Flexible spending account benefits • Paid maternity leave • 8 paid holidays • Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment) • Employee Assistance Program • 401K retirement savings plan • Work boot allowance • Employee referral program • Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Job Number 695448BR Description:You will be a Mechanical Engineer for our Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services (SOFGLSS) team in Lexington, KY. Our team is responsible for designing and completing modifications on military vehicle and aircraft platforms to support the warfighter, and we're looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team. What You Will Be Doing As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing modifications to various military platforms, including vehicles and aircraft. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that modifications meet the needs of the warfighter and are completed efficiently and effectively. Your responsibilities will include: • Designing and developing modifications to military vehicle and aircraft platforms • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure modifications meet warfighter needs • Conducting analysis and testing to validate modification designs • Developing and implementing design solutions that meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements • Working with manufacturing teams to ensure modifications are properly integrated into production #mfcvets Why Join Us We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about supporting the warfighter. If you're a talented professional with experience in mechanical engineering, design, and development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. You'll have the chance to work with a talented team, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of our mission to rapidly and properly equip the SOF community with the best possible systems and equipment. Join our team and make a meaningful impact in supporting national security! This position supports our Special Operations Forces - Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: SOF GLSS Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access and is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start. Basic Qualifications: • Experience with 3D parametric modeling in CATIA, SolidWorks or similar software. • Experience with creation, review, and approval of engineering change documentation • Experience creating ANSI/ASME Y14.100 compliant drawings • Experience with Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) • Strong communication and presentation skills Desired Skills: Experience working in an aerospace environment. Experience with Catia V5, Creo, SolidWorks or other 3D parametric modeling program. 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. 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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader 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: Experienced Professional Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806) Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Mechanical Engineering Type: Task Order/IDIQ Shift: First
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Lexington, KY, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. This apprenticeship lasts about four years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 151,350 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with a significant presence in Lexington, KY, and projects a 11% job growth from 2022 to 2033. Apprentices in Lexington earn an average of $735 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $799 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical trade professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
