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Technical Project Leader (TPL)-Assembly

Kratos Defense
Dallastown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2025
Job Description:

Shift: First Shift


GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Provides on-the-job working leadership to employees in the assigned areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Provides training assistance to new employees on the line.
  • Assist Supervisors / Assistant Supervisors with verifying hours and accuracy of timesheets.
  • Checks daily availability of necessary materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Works closely with the Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor & the Inspection team to maintain quality and reduce lost time and repairs.
  • Suggest ways to simplify and improve methods and procedures wherever possible.
  • Responsible for observing and enforcing safety practices throughout the plant to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Responsible for company tools checked out for departmental use.
  • Checks that necessary materials, tools, and equipment are available and applicable to requirements.

Other Job Functions

  • Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has limited supervisory responsibilities.
Experience and Skills:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
  • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Five years of relevant experience in a production/manufacturing/quality environment.
  • Basic computer skills are required.
  • Ability to read complicated blueprints.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with others both verbally and in written form.
  • Must be familiar with all duties and requirements of each classification assigned to the department.
  • Must be familiar with and able to use all tools and tooling used on the assigned lines.
  • Must be capable of performing all operations on the assigned line.

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 up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to tolerate constant noise (machine motors – large fans)
  • Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periods of time.
  • The employee frequently is required to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance.
  • The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and speak or listen.
  • Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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


Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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