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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