Coating Technician I-II

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Sacramento (CA); On-site; Full time

Job description

General Job Summary

Anodize aluminum parts through a phosphoric acid anodizing process and alodining of parts as required. Functions include start‑up, operation, troubleshooting, tank maintenance, minor maintenance and shut down of the Anodizing System in a safe and efficient manner so that each part is finished to meet customer and company finishing quality standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Processes aluminum parts through a phosphoric acid anodizing, alodining, processes, primer and paint operations.
• Wires objects to rack and immerses in series of cleaning, etching, and rinsing baths.
• Operates PAA Room related equipment such as oven, pressure washer, spray booth, spray gun and crane.
• Completes traveler records, maintains both PAA and Spray log books/records.
• Fills and tests tanks for appropriate concentration.
• Bonds & cuts test coupons for pull testing.
• Handles, applies, stores and disposes of work‑related chemicals in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Inspects finished products for non‑conformance.
• Maintains tank fluid levels.
• Monitors tank operation during shift to ensure proper operation and to prevent product loss.
• Complies with all environmental regulations and environmental reporting requirements.
• Maintains a clean work area and ensures adherence to 5S Standards.
• Uses and maintains required department and individual Personal Protective Equipment.
• Adheres to all safety rules and practices and other company/department policies and practices.
• Assists with other work assignments and/or may work in other departments.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Compensation

$24.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Ability to understand and comply with written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to train/learn to work in other departments as required.
• Knowledge of metal coating processes, chemicals and various materials, tools, and equipment.
• Understands the chemical make‑up of each tank and its function in the Anodizing System.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules, priorities and processes.
• Ability to operate equipment used within the department such as hand tools, tape measures, liquid measuring devices, oven, pressure washer, spray booth, spray gun and crane.
• Ability to perform lab tests and understand results.
• Ability to understand and adhere to company Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and adhere to all Workplace and Safety rules/policies and practices.
• Must be able to maintain the physical ability to successfully complete Respirator Fit Check requirements and wear required protective equipment.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Coating Technician I

• Works under close supervision.
• Possesses the ability to learn and perform job functions at an entry to intermediate level.
• Intermediate-level of knowledge of:
• Math (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying)
• Department documentation
• Materials Knowledge
• Tooling/Fixtures/Templates
• Equipment
• Processes
• Ability to read and write various forms of documentation related to completion of job duties such as Manufacturing Orders, Chemical MSDSs, Department Logs, forms, etc.

Coating Technician II

• Works under minimal supervision.
• Trains Coating Technician I.
• Ability to support manufacturing engineers with new techniques.
• Ability to recognize non‑conformance finish issues and what steps to take when they occur.
• Provides specific recommendations and may perform equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrates advanced understanding of all department processes, practices, math calculations, materials, and equipment.
• Troubleshoots product and process issues making recommending solutions.
• May create/develop new processes and templates.

Education and Experience

Coating Technician I

• Requires high school education or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of hands‑on relevant experience.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance on the system.
• Basic math skills. (Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide, Percentage)

Coating Technician II

• Must have 5 years hands‑on experience in anodizing checking and alodining processing in addition to the above education and experience requirements.

Preferred

• Previous experience performing anodizing and/or chemical coating functions desired.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Office or Manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10‑key, phones).
• Exposed to noise and hazardous chemicals.
• May work extended hours and/or weekends.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment including forced air respirator.
• Employee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines.

Travel Requirements

N/A