Posted 8 days ago
Test Range Rigger
@ Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Whitby, Ontario
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Overview
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is hiring a Test Range Rigger for its Whitby/Ashburn antenna testing site. The role rigs and mounts prototype and production antennas and performs antenna adjustments on towers. The posting is a 3-month contract, Monday to Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, at $28.00-29.00 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Rig and mount prototype and production antennas for testing
- Adjust antennas on the tower, including L-Band and ESA sub-reflector
- Support the range technician during measurements
- Maintain range equipment and work area
- Test rigging for safety and reliability
Requirements summary:
- 2-3 years of climbing or rigging experience
- Certified for working at heights
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent experience
- Forklift certification and overhead crane operation
- Works under minimum supervision
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 25 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Working at heights certification, Forklift certification |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support |
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Job description
Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
Kratos is a leader in satellite and antenna communication solutions and services. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves.
Kratos Antenna Solutions is looking for an experienced Rigger to support our Whitby/Ashburn testing site. This position will be required to perform all necessary antenna range rigging and mounting activities
Essential Job Functions
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Thank you for considering a career with Kratos Antenna Solutions, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interviewing process. If you are having difficulty applying or you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email ASC.humanresources@kratosdefense.com. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.
We utilize a third-party to collect and store information about you during the application process. The third party will only collect, store, and process information that you provide us during the application process.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Kratos is a leader in satellite and antenna communication solutions and services. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves.
Kratos Antenna Solutions is looking for an experienced Rigger to support our Whitby/Ashburn testing site. This position will be required to perform all necessary antenna range rigging and mounting activities
Essential Job Functions
- Rig and mount prototype and/ or production antennas for testing
- Perform antenna adjustments such as L-Band and ESA sub- reflector adjustments while the antenna is mounted on the tower.
- Support Range Technician during development and production antenna measurements.
- Maintain range equipment and work area.
- Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
- Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
- Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
- Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
- Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets.
- Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
- Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
- Forklift certification and ability to safety operate overhead cranes
- Other assigned work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of Secondary School diploma or equivalent work experience
- 2-3 years of experience in climbing/ rigging
- Ability to work comfortably and certified in working from heights
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Familiarity with various testing techniques would be an asset
- Office and/or manufacturing environment
- Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
- Ability to perform repetitive motion
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- 10-25% - May be required between locations
- Contract 3 Months
- Monday-Friday
- 7:00am-3:30pm
- $28.00-29.00/HOUR
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Education Reimbursement
Thank you for considering a career with Kratos Antenna Solutions, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interviewing process. If you are having difficulty applying or you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email ASC.humanresources@kratosdefense.com. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.
We utilize a third-party to collect and store information about you during the application process. The third party will only collect, store, and process information that you provide us during the application process.
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