Technician Training Program - CO AMTAP Cohort 37
Lockheed Martin
On-site
Job Description
***TENTATIVE COHORT START DATE: April 2026***
Are you looking to learn new skills from the ground up and have the opportunity to capture industry recognized certifications? Are you looking for an entry level role that can help build your career?
The Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program (AMTAP) is a United States Department of Labor (USDOL) Registered Apprenticeship. The AMTAP program will teach you how to build space flight hardware by providing a phased approach to learning with both classroom and hands-on learning opportunities at our LM Space facility in Littleton, CO!
No experience, no problem! This program will teach you everything you need to be successful. Our graduation success rate is well above the national average, proving our instructor quality and team dedication!
What are we looking for:
• Great hand and eye coordination
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions
• Works well in a fast paced, team environment
• Interested in continuously learning and adapt to ongoing industry changes
• Manual dexterity skills
o (If you find that you do not enjoy working with your hands, it may be an indication that you could find being an apprentice within this program a frustrating experience, as these kinds of activities will consume a large portion of your time)
*Examples of manual (fine motor skills) dexterity:*
- Painting
- Woodcarving
- Sewing/needlepoint/ Crocheting or knitting
- Robotics club
- Building Drones
- Building computers/circuit boards/Processors
- Cross-stitching
- Soldering
- Computer/Console games
- Cooking
- Origami
• Ability to perform precision work
*Examples of performing precision work*
- Performing operations on components that range from .002”-.25” with a repeatable, on target outcome
- An archer hitting the same spot on the bulls-eye three times consecutively
- A lab technician mixing a bonding agent in which the given substance is weighed 5 times and the measurement is the same value each time
- An electronic technician hand installing components that meet the target criteria each time
Program details:
• Participate in a 9 week paid training program (continued participation is contingent upon successful completion of each prior step)
• Work 40 hours per week during training (9x80 schedule)
• Paid $17.00/hr (non-negotiable) with benefits during training (Offered Medical (HDHP), Dental and Vision Benefits)
• Learn new technical skills such as torquing, encapsulation, point to point wiring, and reading engineering documents.
• Have the opportunity to earn several industry recognized certifications (paid for by Lockheed Martin)
including:
o IPC 620 – Cable Harness Certification
o JSTD Limited Solder
Post training details:
• Opportunities for potential full time employment for graduating team members, including increase in base pay.
• If hired full-time post training program, various work shifts may be available. Facility is open 7-days per week.
• In order to be considered for the AMTAP program you must be willing and able to work non standard shifts.
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.
***TENTATIVE COHORT START DATE: April 2026***
Are you looking to learn new skills from the ground up and have the opportunity to capture industry recognized certifications? Are you looking for an entry level role that can help build your career?
The Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program (AMTAP) is a United States Department of Labor (USDOL) Registered Apprenticeship. The AMTAP program will teach you how to build space flight hardware by providing a phased approach to learning with both classroom and hands-on learning opportunities at our LM Space facility in Littleton, CO!
No experience, no problem! This program will teach you everything you need to be successful. Our graduation success rate is well above the national average, proving our instructor quality and team dedication!
What are we looking for:
• Great hand and eye coordination
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions
• Works well in a fast paced, team environment
• Interested in continuously learning and adapt to ongoing industry changes
• Manual dexterity skills
o (If you find that you do not enjoy working with your hands, it may be an indication that you could find being an apprentice within this program a frustrating experience, as these kinds of activities will consume a large portion of your time)
*Examples of manual (fine motor skills) dexterity:*
- Painting
- Woodcarving
- Sewing/needlepoint/ Crocheting or knitting
- Robotics club
- Building Drones
- Building computers/circuit boards/Processors
- Cross-stitching
- Soldering
- Computer/Console games
- Cooking
- Origami
• Ability to perform precision work
*Examples of performing precision work*
- Performing operations on components that range from .002”-.25” with a repeatable, on target outcome
- An archer hitting the same spot on the bulls-eye three times consecutively
- A lab technician mixing a bonding agent in which the given substance is weighed 5 times and the measurement is the same value each time
- An electronic technician hand installing components that meet the target criteria each time
Program details:
• Participate in a 9 week paid training program (continued participation is contingent upon successful completion of each prior step)
• Work 40 hours per week during training (9x80 schedule)
• Paid $17.00/hr (non-negotiable) with benefits during training (Offered Medical (HDHP), Dental and Vision Benefits)
• Learn new technical skills such as torquing, encapsulation, point to point wiring, and reading engineering documents.
• Have the opportunity to earn several industry recognized certifications (paid for by Lockheed Martin)
including:
o IPC 620 – Cable Harness Certification
o JSTD Limited Solder
Post training details:
• Opportunities for potential full time employment for graduating team members, including increase in base pay.
• If hired full-time post training program, various work shifts may be available. Facility is open 7-days per week.
• In order to be considered for the AMTAP program you must be willing and able to work non standard shifts.
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.