AI summary
Join Kratos Defense in Dallastown, PA as an onsite Assembler preparing products for final customer release while meeting quality and cost targets. You’ll assemble and modify units from written/verbal instructions and prints, using a range of shop tools and fixtures in a production floor environment. Standout perk: hands-on work with varied tooling and assembly tasks.
Key skills
Mechanical assembly and sub-assemblyBlueprint reading and interpretationTape measure readingFraction-to-decimal and decimal-to-fraction conversionsTool drilling operationsUse of rivet guns, drills, sanders, grinders, routersGrinding/finishing excess materialsManufacturing and quality documentation (routings)Basic computer skillsWorkplace safety and PPE compliance
Salary not listed — comparable onsite assembler roles in Pennsylvania typically pay about $18–$26/hour depending on experience and shift.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands-on shop-floor assembly work, can accurately read prints and measurements, and consistently follow quality, safety, and documentation requirements.
Why apply
- Onsite shop-floor assembly role
- Work with varied power tools
- No supervisory responsibilities
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Other Job Functions
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Assembler is responsible for preparing products for the final release to the customer and achieving quality and integrity of products 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.
- Uses 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.
- Read tape measure, decimal to fraction conversions, and read blueprints.
- 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 Job Functions
- Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- 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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 1+ years related experience.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Ability to accurately read tape measure; convert between fractions and decimals.
- Read and interpret blueprints.
- Read routings.
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.