Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator I-III *Swing Shift* - Kratos Defense

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Manufactures products using either wet lamination or pre-preg lamination.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels. Each level of has additional duties and responsibilities listed.

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator All:

• Performs a variety of tasks, which require knowledge of lamination techniques, materials, tools and equipment.
• Interprets and follows manufacturing orders.
• Using pre-preg lamination techniques, cuts cloth and lays up products of varying tolerances.
• Prepares products for vacuum bagging (pre-preg).
• Handles, applies, stores and disposes of composite materials, adhesives, sealants, resins and solvents.
• Inspects finished products for conformance to specifications.
• Completes all required documentation related to assigned job(s).
• Follows FOD (foreign object debris prevention) practices.
• Complies with established safety directives.
• Maintains a clean work area to ensure strict adherence to 5S Standards.
• Complies with established QMS procedures.

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator I:

Specific duties and responsibilities for this level include

• Working under close supervision
• Math
• Documentation
• Materials Knowledge
• Tooling/Molds
• Equipment
• Process
• Quality
• Safety

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator II:

Specific duties and responsibilities for this level include an intermediate level of

• Working under limited supervision
• May work from verbal directives
• Math
• Documentation
• Materials Knowledge
• Tooling/Molds
• Equipment
• Process
• Quality
• Safety

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator III:

Specific duties and responsibilities for this level include an advanced level of

• Working under minimal supervision
• Responsible for training entry level employees
• Math
• Documentation
• Materials Knowledge
• Tooling/Molds
• Equipment
• Process
• Quality
• Safety

Non-Essential Job Duties:

• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

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Keyword: composite, layup, fabricator, lamination
Required Experience:

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
• Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel
• Ability to support a right-the-first-time approach that focuses on zero defects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Each successive level of Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator builds on the identified typical qualifications listed for the previous level(s).

Required Experience:

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator I

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to demonstrate accurate basic math skills
• Must be able to demonstrate the accurate use of a tape measure

Typical qualifications for this level include:

• Math
• Documentation
• Materials Knowledge
• Tooling/Molds
• Equipment
• Process
• Quality
• Safety
• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator II

Typical qualifications for this level include an intermediate level of:

• Basic computer skills with the ability to navigate around files
• Math
• Documentation
• Materials Knowledge
• Tooling/Molds
• Equipment
• Process
• Quality
• Safety
• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator III

Typical qualifications for this level include an advanced level of:

• Math
• Documentation
• Materials Knowledge
• Tooling/Molds
• Equipment
• Process
• Quality
• Safety
• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Preferred Experience:

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator I

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing production
• Hands on experience, training, or education in laying up aircraft parts onto hard tooling using pre-preg carbon fiber
• Hands on experience, training, or education in carbon composite bonding techniques
• Hands on experience, training, or education in using epoxies and adhesive type materials to build parts and assemblies

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator II

• 2 years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator III

• 4 years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is a Swing Shift position, which is 3:00pm - 1:30am.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, grasping, stooping, kneeling, climbing
• Occasionally lifts and carries objects weighing up to 25lbs
• May occasionally manipulate materials
• Employee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes

Working Conditions:

• May work in controlled and non-temperature controlled environments
• Occasional exposure to noise, hazardous materials and chemicals
• May work extended hours or weekends
• Works with a variety of hand tools, power tools and other related equipment
• Works in confined spaces

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

None.

From: Kratos Defense