Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator I-III *Swing Shift*

About the role

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

Responsibilities

• Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator: Performs a variety of tasks, which require knowledge of lamination techniques, materials, tools and equipment. Interprets and follows manufacturing orders. Uses pre-preg lamination techniques, cuts cloth and lays up products of varying tolerances. Prepares products for vacuum bagging (pre-preg). Handles, applies, stores and disposes of composite materials, adhesives, sealants, resins and solvents. Inspects finished products for conformance to specifications. Completes all required documentation related to assigned job(s). Follows FOD (foreign object debris prevention) practices. Complies with established safety directives. Maintains a clean work area to ensure strict adherence to 5S Standards. Complies with established QMS procedures.
• Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator I: Works under close supervision. Demonstrates accurate basic math skills. Demonstrates the accurate use of a tape measure. May work from verbal directives. May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator II: Works under limited supervision. May work from verbal directives. Demonstrates intermediate level of math, documentation, materials knowledge, tooling/molds, equipment, process, quality, and safety. May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator III: Works under minimal supervision. Responsible for training entry level employees. Demonstrates advanced level of math, documentation, materials knowledge, tooling/molds, equipment, process, quality, and safety. May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Requirements

• Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator I: HS Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to demonstrate accurate basic math skills. Must be able to demonstrate the accurate use of a tape measure. May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator II: 2 years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing. May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator III: 4 years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing. May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Qualifications

• Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator I: Hands-on experience in manufacturing production. Hands on experience, training, or education in laying up aircraft parts onto hard tooling using pre-preg carbon fiber. Hands on experience, training, or education in carbon composite bonding techniques. Hands on experience, training, or education in using epoxies and adhesive type materials to build parts and assemblies.
• Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator II: Intermediate level of hands-on experience in composite manufacturing.
• Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator III: Advanced level of hands-on experience in composite manufacturing.

Skills

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to support a "right-the-first-time" approach that focuses on zero defects.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Pay

TBD

Schedule

[Swing Shift is 3:00pm - 1:30am, Mon - Thurs]