Coating Technician I-II

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

Anodize aluminum parts through a phosphoric acid anodizing process and alodining of parts as required. Functions include start-up, operation, troubleshooting, tank maintenance, minor maintenance and shut down of the Anodizing System in a safe and efficient manner so that each part is finished to meet customer and company finishing quality standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Processes aluminum parts through a phosphoric acid anodizing, alodining, processes, primer and paint operations.
• Wires objects to rack and immerses in series of cleaning, etching, and rinsing baths.
• Operates PAA Room related equipment such as oven, pressure washer, spray booth, spray gun and crane.
• Completes traveler records, maintains both PAA and Spray log books/records.
• Fills and tests tanks for appropriate concentration.
• Bonds & cuts test coupons for pull testing.
• Handles, applies, stores and disposes of work-related chemicals in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Inspections finished products for non-conformance.
• Maintains tank fluid levels.
• Maintains a clean work area and ensures adherence to 5S Standards.
• Uses and maintains required department and individual Personal Protective Equipment.
• Adheres to all safety rules and practices and other company/department policies and practices.
• Afford other work assignments and/or may work in other departments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Must be able to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with peers and supervisors. Ability to adhere to workplace rules. Ability to understand and comply with written and verbal instructions. Willingness to train/learn to work in other departments as required. Knowledge of metal coating processes, chemicals and various materials, tools, and equipment. Understands the chemical make-up of each tank and its function in the Anodizing System. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules, priorities and processes. Ability to operate equipment used within the department such as: hand tools, tape measures, liquid measuring devices, oven, pressure washer, spray booth, spray gun and crane. Ability to perform lab tests and understand results. Ability to understand and adhere to company Quality Management System policies and procedures. Ability to understand and adhere to all Workplace and Safety rules/policies and practices. Must be able to maintain the physical ability to successfully complete Respirator Fit Check requirements and wear required protective equipment. May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

COMPENSATION

$24.00 - $30.00 Hourly

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Required: Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Ability to understand and comply with written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to train/learn to work in other departments as required.
• Knowledge of metal coating processes, chemicals and various materials, tools, and equipment.
• Understands the chemical make-up of each tank and its function in the Anodizing System.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules, priorities and processes.
• Ability to operate equipment used within the department such as: hand tools, tape measures, liquid measuring devices, oven, pressure washer, spray booth, spray gun and crane.
• Ability to perform lab tests and understand results.
• Ability to understand and adhere to company Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and adhere to all Workplace and Safety rules/policies and practices.
• Must be able to maintain the physical ability to successfully complete Respirator Fit Check requirements and wear required protective equipment.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Coating Technician I: Requires high school education or equivalent. Must have a minimum of 1 year of hands-on relevant experience. Ability to perform minor maintenance on the system. Basic math skills. (Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide, Percentage).
• Coating Technician II: Must have 5 years hands on experience in anodizing checking and alodining processing in addition to the above education and experience requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office or Manufacturing environment. Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time. Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones). Exposed to noise and hazardous chemicals. May work extended hours and/or weekends. Required to wear personal protective equipment including forced air respirator. Employee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

N/A

JOB 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

EEO STATEMENT

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply.

COMPANY COMMITMENT TO VETERANS

Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation.

COMPANY COMMITMENT TO DISABILITY ACCESSIBILITY

Kratos Defense is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please contact HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916 if you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site.

COMPANY COMMITMENT TO PAY TRANSPARENCY

The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Job Applicant Privacy Notice For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.