About Science and Technology Corporation (STC):
Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) delivers an extensive range of award-winning advanced scientific, engineering, and technical support services to the U.S. Government and Industry customers. Our proven expertise and experience span scientific research, development, test and evaluation in areas such as earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering, data science and software engineering. Will you join our world-class team?
- Employment Category: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
- Schedule: Mon.-Fri./7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
- Security Clearance: N/A
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship
- Salary: $18-$20/hr depending on experience
Operate forklifts, handle metals, and support real aerospace hardware projects at NASA Langley.
Science and Technology Corporation is seeking a hands-on technician who enjoys working with equipment, organizing materials, and supporting engineers in an active warehouse and shop environment.
This position supports engineering and fabrication teams by receiving metals and materials from vendors, moving materials with forklifts, preparing metal samples for laboratory testing, and helping keep the warehouse and shop organized and running efficiently.
If you enjoy staying active, operating equipment, and working around fabrication and industrial materials, this is a unique opportunity to work on site at one of NASA’s premier research facilities.
Responsibilities
This role supports warehouse logistics and shop operations that keep engineering and fabrication teams supplied with materials.
Responsibilities include:
• Daily forklift operation using a variety of forklifts to move materials and equipment
• Receiving metal shipments and industrial materials from vendors
• Verifying deliveries against packing slips, purchase orders, and shipping documentation
• Cutting metal samples to submit to the MAQA laboratory for testing and verification
• Using shop tools such as grinders, snips, Sawzalls, and other cutting tools to prepare samples
• Staging and organizing materials for engineers and technicians
• Coordinating material movement and logistics through email and internal communication
• Maintaining organized storage areas and accurate material placement
• Supporting shop cleanup and maintaining a clean, safe work environment
• Assisting with general warehouse logistics tasks and other duties as assigned
Typical Day
A typical day may include:
• Operating forklifts to unload vendor deliveries and move materials within the shop
• Receiving metals and verifying shipments against purchase orders
• Preparing small metal samples for laboratory testing using shop tools
• Organizing material racks and staging materials for engineering teams
• Communicating with team members regarding incoming materials and logistics needs
• Helping maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment
Work Environment
This position is located on site at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. The work environment includes warehouse and fabrication shop areas where materials are received, staged, and prepared for engineering teams. The role involves frequent movement of materials, forklift operation, and working around fabrication equipment.
Why This Role Is Unique
This position supports real aerospace research and engineering programs. The materials received, handled, and prepared through this role directly support engineers and technicians developing advanced aerospace hardware and research systems.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 56 hrs/yr Sick Leave
- 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Tuition reimbursement
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