Cranes, Doors & Platform Technician

Amentum • US-FL-Kennedy Spc Ctr1 (FL081), FL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cranes, Doors & Platform Technician works on the COMET contract at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, supporting ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations. The role covers installation, maintenance, refurbishment, troubleshooting, repair, testing, certification, and operation of fixed cranes, doors, platforms, and logistics material-handling equipment. It requires working with mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems, as well as related shop equipment and components.

The technician follows instructions, drawings, manuals, specifications, and codes; performs preventive maintenance and operational tests; records work; and maintains required certifications and licenses. Work may take place inside and outside the test complex and involve travel around the site, uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and platforms. The position is full-time, may require shift work and occasional overtime including weekends, and involves work at a hazardous testing facility under applicable NASA and company safety standards. Pay starts at $38.51, with final pay based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and technical-area training, with 3 years of related experience.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and assist with the work of others.
• Familiarity with basic mechanical equipment and systems and with concepts, practices, and procedures in the assigned work area.
• Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, lifts, pendant cranes, and precision measuring and testing equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in resolving equipment issues.
• Ability to communicate ideas accurately and effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to interact effectively with coworkers, staff, and managers.
• Ability to hold necessary security clearances and obtain and maintain required medical/physical qualifications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications on a standard PC.
• Ability to climb stairs to access equipment, wear required personal protective equipment, sit or stand for extended periods, walk, use stairs extensively, and access remote structures.
• Ability to evacuate buildings quickly in an emergency at a hazardous testing facility.
• Ability to work inside and outside, travel between site areas, walk on uneven terrain, and climb ladders and platforms as needed.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Ability to travel to meet position requirements, potentially including airline travel.
• Compliance with drug-free workplace requirements, including drug testing for employees in sensitive positions.
• Appropriate grooming and dress that do not create a safety risk or hazard.
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere and foster good relations with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training and experience acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience, including military service.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, modify, refurbish, clean, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, calibrate, verify, certify, check out, test, and operate fixed cranes, doors, platforms, and logistics material-handling equipment.
• Operate fixed cranes, horizontal and vertical doors, and platforms for operations and maintenance.
• Understand and work with mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems and related equipment and components.
• Follow written or verbal instructions, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, vendor manuals, specifications, and codes.
• Conduct functional and operational tests of refurbished, repaired, and modified systems, equipment, and components.
• Use appropriate test equipment, instruments, measuring devices, handling equipment, and shop tools to perform assigned work.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections.
• Obtain measurements, field dimensions, continuity checks, and other information needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Operate vehicles and other equipment required for assigned tasks.
• Maintain required logs, records, charts, certifications, licenses, and permits.
• Follow hazardous-waste collection and disposal procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel to support position requirements, including possible travel to customer locations.

Benefits

• Partial telework options and flexible work schedules are available depending on departmental needs.
• Access to a Child Development Center.
• Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks.
• Credit union.
• Fitness center.
• Barbershop.
• NASA Exchanges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED