Composite Assembler I-Iii

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.

Compensation

$21.00 - $31.00 Hourly

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.