Mechanical Technician

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has an opening in Orlando, FL for a Mechanical Technician. You will read engineering drawings and parts lists, use precision tools, and assemble moderate electromechanical subassemblies for prototyping and production.

The role requires at least 1 year of mechanical experience and US Person status. Competitive benefits accompany the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical defense programs.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and parts lists.
• Must be able to work with basic hand tools and power tools.
• US Person required to work at this facility.
• Minimum 1+ years of mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Read engineering drawings and parts lists.
• Use hand tools, Calipers and insertion tools.
• Assemble and install metal subassemblies into larger assemblies.
• Light fabrication for prototyping.
• Machining experience with shear, press brake, manual milling machine or lathe.
• Pipe bending.

Skills

Read engineering drawings & parts list

Mechanical assembly

Hand tools use

Tools

Calipers

Helicoil insertion tools

Clecos

Combination squares

Drills

Taps

Safety wire pliers

Ratchets

Combination wrenches

Job description

Job Description

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and parts lists.
• Ability to use various hand tools, Calipers, Helicoil insertion tools, Clecos, combination squares, Drills, Taps, safety wire pliers, ratchets, combination wrenches.
• Ability to assemble moderately complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Light fabrication for prototyping.
• Machine experience such as Shear, Press Brake, Manual Milling Machine, or Lathe

Job Description

Readiness Delivered.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing.

Kratos has an exciting opportunity in Orlando, FL for a Mechanical Technician with the following job responsibilities:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and parts lists.
• Ability to use various hand tools, Calipers, Helicoil insertion tools, Clecos, combination squares, Drills, Taps, safety wire pliers, ratchets, combination wrenches.
• Ability to assemble moderately complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Light fabrication for prototyping.
• Machine experience such as Shear, Press Brake, Manual Milling Machine, or Lathe
• Pipe Bending

Experience And Skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and parts lists.
• Ability to use Hand Tools, Calipers and Insertion Tools
• Ability to assemble and install metal subassemblies into larger assemblies
• To work at this facility, you must be a US Person

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 1+ years of mechanical experience

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long‑haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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