Composite Assembler I-III

Company: Kratos Defense
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Trims, grinds, drills and sands composite parts to precise dimensions. Mixes and applies appropriate adhesives to bond parts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels of Composite Assemblers. Each level of Assembler has additional duties and responsibilities listed.

• Performs a variety of tasks, which require knowledge of fabrication techniques, materials, tools and equipment.
• Follows FOD (foreign object prevention) practices
• Interprets and follows manufacturing orders.
• Operates shop related machinery including, but not limited to, 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. Composite Assembler I
  • Works under close supervision.
  • May work from engineering drawings.
  • 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. Composite Assembler II
    • Works under limited supervision.
    • May work from engineering drawings, rough sketches, manuals and/or appropriate engineering direction.
    • 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.
    • Capable of performing wet layups.
    • Meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards.
    • Trains and mentors new employees in proper trimming, abrading and bonding techniques, with supervisory approval. Composite Assembler III
      • Works under minimal supervision.
      • Meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards.
      • Ability 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. Non-Essential Job Duties
        
        Other duties may be assigned.
        
        SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
        
        None.
        
        KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
        
        Each successive level of Composite Assembler builds on the identified knowledge, skills and abilities listed for the previous level(s) Composite Assemblers.
        • 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 Composite Assembler I
          
        • Must be able to demonstrate accurate basic math skills.
        • Must be able to demonstrate good attention to detail resulting in the production of high quality parts.
        • Must be able to demonstrate ability to use hand tools.
        • Must be able to demonstrate the accurate use of a tape measure.
        • Precise measuring experience is a plus.
        • Typical qualifications for this level include:
          • Basic Math Skills
          • Documentation - skills in reading and writing various forms of documentation
          • Basic Computer Skills
          • Ability to differentiate between various types of composite materials
          • Ability to operate equipment used within department
          • Ability to read 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
            Composite Assembler II
            
          • Must be able to perform basic lamination repairs.
          • Must be able to use precision measuring devices.
          • Typical qualifications for this level include an 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
            
            --- Consistently perform to established production standards.
            
            Composite Assembler III
            
          • Must be able to use precision measuring devices.
          • Interpret and work from Industry Specs.
          • Handle a great deal of repair work.
          • Train and mentor other Assemblers.
          • Be proactive to look for process improvement ideas.
          • Typical qualifications for this level include an 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
            
            --- Normally exceeds standard production hours
            
            EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
            
            Required:
            
            Composite Assembler I
            • Requires high school education or equivalent.
            • Hands-on experience in manufacturing production. Composite Assembler II
              • Requires high school education or equivalent.
              • 2-3 years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing. Composite Assembler III
                • Requires high school education or equivalent.
                • 5+ years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing.
                • Experience with Vacuum Bagging, and various forms of Lamination repair. Preferred:
                  
                  Composite Assembler I-III
                  • Composites background is a plus.
                  • Experience with aircraft fuselage a definite plus. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
                    • Office environment
                    • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
                    • Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
                    • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
                    • Employee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
                      TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
                      
                      None.

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