Composite Assembler -III

Company Overview

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 and leverage proven, cutting‑edge methodologies to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost‑effective solutions.

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos, is renowned for developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high‑performance, cost‑effective, jet‑powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical). As a mid‑tier defense contractor, we have demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft to the US military and global allies. Our track record of delivering top‑notch jet‑powered subscale targets has established us as a go‑to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price.

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

• 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.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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 accurate use of a tape measure.
• Precise measuring…