Composites Fabricator & Assembler I-III (Active Clearance Required) - Kratos Defense : Job Details

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: Trims, grinds, drills and sands composite parts to precise dimensions. Mixes and applies appropriate adhesives to bond parts. Assemble components to form subassemblies per documentation directions.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Each successive level of Composite Assembler builds on the identified knowledge, skills and abilities listed for the previous level(s) Composite Assemblers.

• Builds, fabricates, cures, and assembles various types of plastic, ceramic and composite products and assemblies; including bonded and mechanically-fastened assemblies.
• Interprets and follows manufacturing orders, and assures coordination of parts and subassemblies to exacting tolerances when required in building assemblies, incorporates design and/or modification changes
• Builds laminated assemblies by determining proper placement, and laying up composite plastic and metal parts and adhesives onto tools or molds.
• Prepares parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections, checks seals on completed bagged parts for leaks.
• Assemblies compiling parts in various types of processing and curing equipment such as an autoclave, oven or platen press in order to obtain desired set and cure.
• Operates autoclave controls to obtain and maintain proper temperature, pressure and time cycle in accordance with engineering materials process specifications; corrects defects as required.
• Trims, grinds, drills and sands composite parts to precise dimensions.
• Mixes and applies appropriate adhesives to bond parts.
• 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.
• Reads and understands technical drawings.
• Repairs damaged composite areas, utilizing a variety of composite repair methods including damage area detection, precise damage removal and preparation, wet layup repair, pre-preg repair, heat blanket, local vacuum bagging, temporary Caul plate fabrication and installation and repair finishing.

Composite Fabricator/Assembler I

• Works under close supervision.
• May work from engineering drawings.
• Builds laminated assemblies by determining proper placement, and laying up composite, plastic and metal parts and adhesives onto tools or molds.
• 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 Fabricator/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 Fabricator/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$24.00 - $32.00 Hourly KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: The knowledge, skills and abilities listed below apply to all levels of Composite Fabricator & Assembler. Each successive level of Composite Fabricator & Assembler has additional knowledge, skills and abilities listed.

• 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
• Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel

Composite Fabricator/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 knowledgeable in the use of process specifications.
• Precise measuring experience is a plus.

Typical qualifications for this level include:

• 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.

Composite Fabricator/Assembler II

• Must be able to perform basic lamination repairs.
• Must be able to use precision measuring devices.
• Must be knowledgeable in the use of process specifications.

Typical qualifications for this level include an intermediate level of:

• Math Skills, - Maintain the ability demonstrate skills equivalent to Blueprint I and shop math
• 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.

Composite Fabricator/Assembler III

• Must be able to use precision measuring devices.
• Must be able to interpret and work from industry specs.
• Must be able to handle and repair work.
• Must be proactive in looking for process improvements.
• Works directly with engineering to develop new components and or troubleshoot problems.
• Works directly with Manufacturing Engineering to refine manufacturing documentation and technics.

Typical qualifications for this level include an advanced level of:

• Math Skills - Maintain the ability demonstrate skills equivalent to Blueprint I and shop math
• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Position requires a Final Secret clearance, with an investigation within the last 5 years.

Composite Assembler I

• Requires high school education or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing production.
• Composite background is a plus.

Composite Assembler II

• Requires high school education or equivalent
• Preferably minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing

Composite Assembler III

• Requires high school education or equivalent
• Preferably minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing
• Experience with aircraft fuselage a definite plus
• Experience with Vacuum Bagging, and various forms of Lamination repair

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and/or manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motion
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Employee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None.