Machinist Technician, Project Kuiper

Amazon • Merritt Island, FL

116d • $68,300 - $152,700

About The Position

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Equipment Technician specializing in Maintenance operations to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong data collection background in industrial equipment installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, as well as a passion for ensuring optimal equipment performance in production and development environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least 7 years working experience with installing, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintaining specialty industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be willing and able to work with powered lift equipment – for example forklift or aerial lifts at heights > 80'.
• Basic working knowledge of data collection and Excel.
• Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds on some occasions, stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours (with breaks), and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport & must meet customs entry requirements to include but not limited to: Yellow Fever vaccine and other immunization requirements as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate in a related electrical field.
• Minimum 10 years working in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years working in Clean Room environments.
• Experience working in Payload Processing Facility.
• Advanced data collection and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Install industrial equipment and machinery with precision and adherence to specifications.
• Diagnose and resolve issues during equipment setup and operation.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance to ensure long-term reliability and performance.
• Oversee commissioning processes and provide troubleshooting support as needed.
• Manage and maintain the workshop to ensure it is fully operational and organized.
• Work closely with engineers to provide design feedback, assist with project execution, and support commissioning activities.
• Ensure clean room status is met and maintained.

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
• Equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED