Role and Responsibilities
Production Technicians I/II at Kratos safely assemble and test products that are manufactured based on designs and standards for the power and controls product lines. These product lines appeal to a broad range of industries spanning electrical, mechanical, and renewable energy systems. The production technician's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, assembling controls, switchboards, panels, and future product lines, performing various tests on products, writing up reports, using various equipment, and general support to the engineering team. Our technicians work for the Product Lead and Production Foreman to bring these designs to life on the shop floor using state of the art technologies.
- Establish a Safety-First team environment with all team associates, including proper use of PPE.
- Demonstrate a culture of 5S awareness, team wide, to maintain organization and cleanliness.
- Perform controls and mechanical assemblies, including electrical chassis and cable construction.
- Read, interpret, and translate schematics and models into functional electrical and mechanical products.
- Use hand tools, power tools and hands on application to construct standard and custom products.
- Work with production team to collaborate on new ways to improve existing (or create new) lean processes.
- Communicate with engineers to improve the lean manufacturability of products through lessons learned.
- Have a desire and willingness to learn and adopt our manufacturing methods for assembly and production.
- Follow stringent quality standards set by Kratos, the Customer and UL Certification Requirements.
- Strive to maintain the project delivery schedule set forth by Management, Production Foreman, and Lead.
- Learn all 5S standards, lean manufacturing principles, job safety practices and policies including but not limited to personal protective equipment, emergency procedures, Kaizen, one-piece flow, etc.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Able to pass company background check prior to being hired.
- HS Diploma or similar.
- Military MOS related to wiring technician a plus.
- Associated trade school a plus.
- Ability to effectively adapt to change.
- Have a great attitude!
- Female applicants encouraged to apply
- Entry Level does not require previous experience in manufacturing.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to clearly communicate person to person.
- Must be willing to learn, collaborate, listen, and discuss with peer’s methods and principles.
- Professional Adaptability.
- Proficient use of basic hand and power tools.
- 0-5+ years of UL 508A Control Panel or UL 1008 Transfer Switch Equipment or UL 1558 Metal Clad Switchgear or UL 891 Switchboards or UL 67 Panelboards manufacturing experience.
Additional Notes
Kratos Industries is a drug and alcohol free work environment looking to breed not only a culture of excellence, but one where everyone holds themselves accountable to the rest of the team and can come to work every day knowing they are making a difference in their fellow employees’ lives. We are a very inclusive team and have as much fun as can be allowed at work. We believe in taking our work seriously, but not ourselves. Come as you are, and make sure you are having fun!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Controls, Wiring & Assembly: 2 years (Required)
- Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Relocate:
- Arvada, CO 80004: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person