Composite Assembler I-III (Swing Shift) - Oklahoma City OK

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading defense technology company, is seeking Composite Assemblers (I-III) for their Unmanned Aerial Systems division. This role involves trimming, grinding, drilling, and sanding composite parts to precise dimensions, as well as mixing and applying adhesives. The company emphasizes affordability, innovation, and collaboration, offering a supportive and dynamic workplace. This position is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses, and Caregivers of War Wounded.

Requirements

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.
Must be able to demonstrate accurate basic math skills (Assembler I).
Must be able to demonstrate good attention to detail resulting in the production of high-quality parts (Assembler I).
Must be able to demonstrate ability to use hand tools (Assembler I).
Must be able to demonstrate the accurate use of a tape measure (Assembler I).
Basic Math Skills (Assembler I).
Documentation - skills in reading and writing various forms of documentation (Assembler I).
Basic Computer Skills (Assembler I).
Ability to differentiate between various types of composite materials (Assembler I).
Ability to operate equipment used within department (Assembler I).
Ability to read and follow processes and procedures (Assembler I).
Ability to use powered and non-powered tools to perform cutting, grinding, drilling of composite materials (Assembler I).
Ability to understand and follow Kratos' Quality System (Assembler I).
Adherence to all Safety procedures (Assembler I).
Must be able to perform basic lamination repairs (Assembler II).
Must be able to use precision measuring devices (Assembler II & III).
Intermediate level of Math Skills (Assembler II).
Intermediate level of Documentation skills (Assembler II).
Intermediate level of Computer Skills (Assembler II).
Intermediate level of Materials Knowledge (Assembler II).
Intermediate ability to operate equipment used within department (Assembler II).
Ability to read, interpret, and follow processes and procedures (Assembler II).
Consistently perform to established production standards (Assembler II).
Advanced level of Math Skills (Assembler III).
Advanced level of Documentation skills (Assembler III).
Advanced level of Computer Skills (Assembler III).
Advanced level of Materials Knowledge (Assembler III).
Advanced ability to operate equipment used within department (Assembler III).
Ability to read, interpret, and follow processes and procedures (Assembler III).
Normally exceeds standard production hours (Assembler III).
High school education or equivalent (All Levels).
Hands-on experience in manufacturing production (Assembler I).
2-3 years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing (Assembler II).
5+ years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing (Assembler III).
Experience with Vacuum Bagging, and various forms of Lamination repair (Assembler III).

Nice To Haves

Precise measuring experience is a plus (Assembler I).
Composites background is a plus (All Levels).
Experience with aircraft fuselage a definite plus (All Levels).

Responsibilities

Trims, grinds, drills and sands composite parts to precise dimensions.
Mixes and applies appropriate adhesives to bond parts.
Performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of fabrication techniques, materials, tools and equipment.
Follows FOD (foreign object prevention) practices.
Interprets and follows manufacturing orders.
Operates shop related machinery including ovens, pneumatic tools, common hand tools and scales.
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.
Complies with established safety directives.
Maintains a clean work area and ensures strict adherence to the 5S Standards.
Complies with established QMS procedures.
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.
Capable of performing wet layups (Assembler II & III).
Trains and mentors new employees in proper trimming, abrading and bonding techniques (Assembler II & III).
Ability to work at any work center in the department (Assembler III).
May fabricate prototype parts from sketches (Assembler III).
Must be able to perform basic lamination repairs (Assembler II & III).
Handle a great deal of repair work (Assembler III).
Be proactive to look for process improvement ideas (Assembler III).