AI summary
Onsite Assembler role preparing and finishing products for final customer release, ensuring quality and cost-effective manufacturing. Kratos Defense is a defense manufacturing company, and this position focuses on hands-on assembly/sub-assembly work from prints and instructions in a shop-floor environment. Standout perk: none listed.
Key skills
Mechanical assembly and sub-assemblyBlueprint reading and interpretationReading routings and manufacturing documentationTape measure reading and fraction/decimal conversionTool drilling operationsUse of rivet gunsUse of drills, sanders, grinders, routersGrinding, cutting, fitting, adjusting, riveting, boltingBasic computer skillsWorkplace safety/PPE in hazardous conditions
Salary not listed — comparable onsite assembler/manufacturing roles in Pennsylvania with 3+ years’ experience often pay roughly $20–$30/hour.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy precise, hands-on shop-floor assembly work from prints, can use power tools confidently, and consistently follow quality, safety, and confidentiality requirements.
Why apply
- Hands-on manufacturing assembly work
- Work from prints and instructions
- Shop-floor role with tooling variety
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Assembler is responsible for preparing product for final release to customers and to achieve quality and integrity of products at the lowest possible cost.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Works from verbal and written instructions, which may include assembly or sub-assembly prints.
- Receives parts, sub-assemblies, and partially completed units.
- Measures, cuts, fits, adjusts, drills, rivets, and bolts, as applicable.
- 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 which may include various 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.
- Able to read tape measure, do 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 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.
- 3+ years related experience required.
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.