Mechanical Technician

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

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Technician supports Amentum’s COMET contract at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The contract manages and implements ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations supporting the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs. This is a collective bargaining agreement represented position.

The technician works with fixed and mobile systems and equipment, including mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, water, HVAC, pneumatic, diesel, heavy equipment, and lubrication systems. Work may take place inside and outside across the test complex, including at remote structures and hazardous testing facilities. The role is full-time; shift work and occasional overtime, including weekends, may be required depending on task. Partial telework or flexible schedules may be available depending on departmental needs. Pay starts at $37.35, with final pay based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and technical training in the applicable area.
• Three years of related experience.
• Proven troubleshooting ability using a systematic approach to repair mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, water, HVAC, pneumatic, diesel, heavy equipment, or lubrication systems.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; must possess or be able to obtain a Class D motor vehicle license.
• Ability to communicate ideas accurately in writing and verbally.
• Ability to climb ladders, towers, stairs, and platforms and work at heights greater than 300 feet using protective equipment.
• Ability to perform physical exertion that may include climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, carrying, and working in cramped quarters.
• Ability to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, use stairs extensively, access remote structures, and quickly evacuate buildings in an emergency.
• Ability to work inside and outside, travel around the site, and walk on uneven terrain such as paved areas, gravel, rocks, dirt, and sand.
• Must be dependable and punctual, work well on a team, and interface effectively with the client.
• Must be able to travel to support position requirements, potentially including airline travel.
• Must comply with drug-free workplace requirements, including drug testing for illegal drugs for employees in sensitive positions.
• Government security clearance may be required in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining diesel engines and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, modify, refurbish, clean, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, calibrate, verify, certify, check out, and operate fixed or mobile systems.
• Operate fixed or mobile equipment used to receive, store, treat, transfer, and deliver liquids, gases, solid commodities, hazardous waste materials, and other contaminated liquids.
• Travel to different areas of the site and, as needed, to customer locations to support position requirements.
• Complete all work safely and in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.
• Communicate and behave in a manner that fosters positive relations with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.

Benefits

• Access to a Child Development Center.
• Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks.
• Credit Union.
• Fitness Center.
• Barbershop.
• NASA Exchanges.
• Partial telework options and flexible work schedules may be available depending on department demands and needs.

What This Job Offers

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