Flight Asset Technician - Multiple Shifts
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About The Position
As a Flight Asset Technician at SpaceX, you will play a crucial role in the movement and maintenance of Falcon 9 stages, Payload, Dragon capsules, and associated ground support equipment (GSE) across the Cape Canaveral launch site. This position is specifically for the weekend 2nd shift, which runs from Friday to Monday, 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM. You will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on shipping fixtures and GSE, ensuring that all transport systems and equipment are maintained to the highest quality standards to support current and future missions. In this role, you will work closely with a team of technicians and engineers, utilizing heavy machinery such as forklifts, telescopic handlers, and overhead cranes to lift and move flight hardware and GSE. You will evaluate in-transit risks and provide on-site solutions to mitigate these risks, which may include planning routes, conducting repairs, and providing physical escorts across launch sites. Additionally, you will be tasked with packing and organizing cross-country shipping fixtures and hardware for return to their respective shipping sites, as well as procuring and maintaining the necessary tools for offloading and packing flight hardware. You will also develop, document, and coordinate work instructions with the management team to ensure efficient packaging of flight hardware and equipment. Conducting route surveys prior to scheduled moves and making recommendations to management to improve the health, timing, and safety of all movements will be key responsibilities. The role requires the ability to use various mechanical tools without instruction and to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
