Production Assistant II

SUMMARY

The Production Assistant supports assembly and production line activities, ensuring materials and products meet quality standards. This role follows established procedures, assists with equipment operation, and reports issues to supervisors in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

ABOUT USKarman is the market leading suppliers of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub-assemblies for the space, missile, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in-house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large part forming, welding, heat age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers. Karman is headquartered in greater Los Angeles and currently has 5 locations in Southern California and 1 location in Mukilteo, Washington.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs line functions and assembles final product as required under the direction of the Line SupervisorFollows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectivesUses quality control methods to verify goods received are consistent with required standards; uses proper QC, missing packing list, and rejection forms as neededResponsible for raw material requisitionsNotifies supervisor of defective materialsMay operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may lock warehousePerforms miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Ability to understand, follow, and maintain quality and safety proceduresKnowledge of equipment operation and maintenanceAbility to perform basic mathAbility to lift and manipulate heavy objectsAbility to detect problems and report information to supervisorHigh school diploma or equivalent

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

No travel required for this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYEREqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.