Posted June 11, 2026
Assembler 1- 2nd Shift- $1,000 sign on bonus
Kratos Defense
DALLASTOWN, PA 17313, United States
Full Time
Reference: Kratos Defense_368871
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
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:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
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.
- 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.
- Read tape measures, 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
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.
- One-year 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.