Rigger Technician

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

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rigger Technician sets up or repairs rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or the entertainment industry. The role supports the COMET contract at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, which manages and implements ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations in support of NASA programs. This is a collective bargaining agreement represented position.

The position is based at a hazardous testing facility and may involve work inside and outside throughout the test complex, travel between site locations, and occasional travel to customer locations. Employees must follow NASA and company safety standards and wear required personal protective equipment. Full-time hours are expected; shift work and occasional overtime, including weekends, may be required depending on task.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical training in the applicable area of expertise.
• Three years of related experience.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and platforms and access remote structures.
• Ability to work inside and outside, walk over uneven terrain, and evacuate buildings quickly in an emergency.
• Ability to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to travel to support position requirements, potentially including airline travel.
• Must comply with applicable drug-free workplace requirements, including drug testing for illegal drugs for employees in sensitive positions.

Responsibilities

• Set up or repair rigging for projects or facilities.
• Complete work safely in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.
• Travel to different areas of the test complex and, when required, to customer locations.
• Communicate ideas accurately in writing and verbally.
• Maintain dependable and punctual attendance and foster positive working relationships.

Benefits

• Access to on-site amenities, including a Child Development Center, discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks, a credit union, fitness center, barbershop, and NASA Exchanges.
• Partial telework options and flexible work schedules are available for many positions, depending on department demands and needs.

What This Job Offers

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