• Dallastown, PA
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

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    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 graduate or equivalent.

    • 6 months of relevant experience in a shop environment.

    • Basic computer skills required.

    • Forklift License preferred (must be able to pass GSS Forklift Training Course).

    • Ability to read, write, and follow written instructions.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Shop Floor environment.

    • 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 50 pounds.

    • Ability to tolerate constant noise (i.e., machine motors).

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

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

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    • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
    • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) Savings Plan
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
    • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
    • Holidays
    • Education Reimbursement

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    GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

    To perform metal finishing operations on assorted parts and assemblies to achieve quality and integrity of products at the lowest possible cost.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    • Works from verbal and written instructions, including job cards or detailed prints.

    • Selects appropriate air tools, sanding discs, and attachments to finish grind in various light gage parts and assemblies while exercising care not to gouge or damage the part.

    • Removes burrs, scratches, and sharp edges on parts using various equipment, including air tools, a flat sanding machine, a vibratory finishing machine, and pedestal bench grinders outfitted with wire wheels.

    • Removes welds using air tools, such as sanders and die grinders, per drawings and detailed welding/grinding symbols.

    • Prepares parts for welding by beveling edges using a beveling machine and air grinders.

    • Responsible for maintaining, cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting tools and equipment.

    • May be required to move various supplies to and from the work area.

    • May use overhead hoists for lifting and moving large assemblies.

    • Maintains a clean and safe work area.

    • Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDallastown, PA
    IndustryAerospace and Defense
    Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
    Websitehttp://www.kratosdefense.com/

    About Company

    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

    Skills

    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Forklift Licenseunmatched
    • Government Standardsunmatched
    • Grindingunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Weldingunmatched

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