Composite Assembler 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

• Trims, grinds, drills and sands composite parts to precise dimensions.
• Mixes and applies appropriate adhesives to bond parts.
• Handles, applies, stores and disposes of composite materials, adhesives, sealants, resins and solvents.
• Supports and exhibits the focus of zero defects as well as "right-the-first-time" approach.
• Inspects finished products for conformance to specifications.
• May work from verbal instructions.
• Maintains a clean work area and ensures strict adherence to the 5S Standards.
• Complies with established QMS procedures.

Requirements

• Works under close supervision.
• Prepares, abrades and bonds composite and metal-to-composite assemblies.
• Rivets both solid and blind rivets.
• May install electronic components.
• Performs hand layout of features for trimming and drilling in parts or assemblies.
• Meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards.
• Trains and mentors new employees in proper trimming, abrading and bonding techniques, with supervisory approval.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards.
• Abilities to work at any work center in the department.
• Trains and mentors new employees in proper trimming, abrading and bonding techniques.
• May fabricate prototype parts from sketches.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing production.
• Intermediate level of:
  • Math Skills.
  • Documentation – skills in reading and writing various forms of documentation.
  • Computer Skills.
  • Materials Knowledge.
  • Ability to operate equipment used within department.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and follow processes and procedures.
  • Ability to use powered and non-powered tools to perform cutting, grinding, drilling of composite materials.
  • Ability to understand and follow Kratos’ Quality System.
  • Adherence to all Safety procedures.
• Advanced level of:
  • Math Skills.
  • Documentation – skills in reading and writing various forms of documentation.
  • Computer Skills.
  • Materials Knowledge.
  • Ability to operate equipment used within department.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and follow processes and procedures.
  • Ability to use powered and non-powered tools to perform cutting, grinding, drilling of composite materials.
  • Ability to understand and follow Kratos’ Quality System.
  • Adherence to all Safety procedures.

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.

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

TBD.

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.