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Assembler 2

Kratos Defense, Dallastown, PA, United States


GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Assembler is responsible for preparing products for the final release to customers and achieving product quality and integrity at the lowest possible cost.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Works from verbal and written instructions, including assembly or sub-assembly prints.

  • Receives parts, sub-assemblies, and partially completed units.

  • As applicable, measures, cuts, fits, adjusts, drills, rivets, and bolts.

  • Use appropriate tools and fixtures to assist with the installation or complete the installation of parts, sub-assemblies, and modifications.

  • Grinds excess materials as required.

  • Uses various tools, including rivet guns, drills, sanders, grinders, routers, and other tooling and equipment as needed.

  • Maintains a clean and safe work area.

  • Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

  • Must be able to read a tape measure, do decimal-to-fraction conversions, and read blueprints.

  • Must be skilled in tool drilling operations.

  • Knowledge of all applicable manufacturing and quality documentation required to perform the job tasks.

  • Ability to train and learn from co-workers in job skill transfer.

  • Other duties may be assigned.




KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

  • 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.

  • Basic computer skills required.

  • Ability to accurately read tape measure; convert between fractions and decimals.

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

  • Ability to read routings.




EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

  • 2+ years of related experience.




WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Shop Floor environment / shared workbench or workstation.

  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.

  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).

  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

  • Ability to tolerate constant noise (machine motors - large fans).

  • Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.

  • Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.