Aerospace Technician II

Overview

Aerospace Technician II

LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

Must be US citizen

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Aerospace Technician II for the LASSO II contract team, at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL. This full-time position provides technical support to various research and development laboratories at the Kennedy Space Center. This support includes inspection and maintenance of safety equipment, maintaining chemical inventories, coordinating removal of hazardous waste and expired chemicals, maintaining the laboratories inventory of supplies and consumables, and keeping the laboratory organized. Additional tasks may include replacing expired components on pressure systems, assembly of mechanical systems, soldering and wire termination in support of electrical system assembly, and occasional repair of inoperative equipment where practical. Work will be performed onsite at the Kennedy Space Center. This position may require occasional overtime including weekend work depending on task. Shift work may be required.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• High school diploma or General Equivalence Diploma and completion of related technical training curriculum
• 7 Years of related experience.
  
  

Desired Qualifications / Skills

• Excellent communication, presentation and customer interface skills required
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Must be able to coordinate work between multiple project disciplines.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects without missing deadlines or sacrificing accuracy.
• Must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and be able to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint.
• Will be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are: sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Position may require daily individual to travel to different areas on site and some occasional outside work.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on the facility.
• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Keep safety equipment functioning properly and available when needed.
• Maintain chemical inventory so needed chemicals and available and not expired.
• Interacts with Lab Managers and scientists to addresses issues and concerns.
• Documents completed inspections and other maintenance tasks in Maximo work control system.
• Ensures calibrated equipment is removed from use and turned in for calibration when due.
• Trains more junior technicians on methods to perform tasks.
• Helps maintain laboratory procedures and work instructions related to safety and maintenance.
• Work on other related tasks as assigned.
  
  

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