Aircraft Composite Autoclave Tech – Entry Level, Swing Shift

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 61,992,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Composite Autoclave Technician I-III to support KUAS. You will perform lamination using wet or pre-preg methods, prepare autoclaves, and ensure safe, compliant operations in a defense environment.

You will load/unload parts, monitor vacuum lines, thermocouples, leak tests, and inspect finished products while maintaining 5S and QMS standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with lamination using wet or pre-preg techniques.
• Ability to read and follow manufacturing orders.
• Capable of operating autoclaves and ovens with safety.
• Familiar with vacuum bagging processes and related tooling.
• Knowledge of handling composite materials and curing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs lamination tasks using wet or pre-preg methods.
• Prepare ovens/autoclaves for loading/unloading and verify procedures.
• Load/unload, connect vacuum lines and thermocouples, perform leak tests.
• Inspect in-process and finished parts with appropriate tools.
• Maintain 5S standards and comply with QMS procedures.

Skills

Lamination techniques

Materials handling

Tooling/molds

Equipment operation

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Computer data entry

Safety guidelines

Quality inspection

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Vacuum bagging equipment

Thermocouples

Leak testing equipment

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Composite Autoclave Technician I-III to support KUAS. You will perform lamination using wet or pre-preg methods, prepare autoclaves, and ensure safe, compliant operations in a defense environment.

You will load/unload parts, monitor vacuum lines, thermocouples, leak tests, and inspect finished products while maintaining 5S and QMS standards.