Weld Assistant Supervisor (Part-Time)

Kratos C5ISR designs, engineers, and manufactures advanced mission-critical technologies for defense, intelligence, and national security customers. These are innovative solutions that enhance situational awareness, strengthen decision-making, and support those on the front lines. Our teams develop and deliver specialty mobility systems, electromagnetic interference (EMI)-shielded shelter platforms, missile launcher and transporter systems, and related ground support hardware. These highly engineered solutions support C5ISR applications, missile defense and radar systems, unmanned vehicle platforms, command and control programs, SATCOM systems, shipboard systems, directed energy weapons, and strategic deterrence. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a mission-driven environment. Join us and help shape the future of national security.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Weld Assistant Supervisor is responsible for providing hands on technical leadership and production supervision within our welding operation. This individual will lead a team, make sound technical decisions, troubleshoot complex production issues, and transfer valuable welding knowledge and experience to our team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise and provide day-to-day direction to approximately 10i25 welder/fabricators.
• Direct work assignments and make technical decisions related to welding and fabrication operations.
• Train, coach, and mentor welders to improve technical skills, productivity, and quality.
• Troubleshoot welding, fabrication, equipment, quality, and production problems.
• Work closely with the Weld Department Supervisor/Weld Engineer to resolve technical and production issues.
• Help maintain production schedules while ensuring quality and safety requirements are met.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to make independent technical decisions and effectively troubleshoot welding and production requirements.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, fabrication practices, and production requirements.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and the public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2-year college education, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years related experience in manufacturing, including supervision.
• Experience with GMAW of large steel structures preferred.
• Experience with welder qualification and/or certification processes preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Shop floor environment/shared workbench or workstation.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate constant noise (i.e., machine motors).
• Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and in hazardous conditions.
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Frequently use hands to handle objects, operate tools and controls, and perform tasks that require climbing or maintaining balance.