Cleaning and Refurbishment Supervisor

Astrion; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion at Kennedy Space Center in Florida seeks a Cleaning & Component Refurbishment Supervisor to lead the CCR Laboratory operations, coordinating workflow for multiple NASA programs. The role demands strong organization, technical mindset, and ability to manage safety, schedules, and facilities.

The candidate should have engineering background, hands-on cleaning/refurbishment experience, and the ability to train staff while communicating effectively with engineers and quality personnel under

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
• 2+ years in cleaning/testing of fluid components for space vehicles.
• Extensive knowledge of cleaning, disassembly/reassembly, and testing of mechanical components.
• Experience in precision cleaning of fluid systems or components.
• Ability to train and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Component Refurbishment department supervisors and mechanics.
• Prioritize and schedule work for chemical cleaning, refurbishment and testing operations.
• Ensure safety standards and hazardous materials handling compliance.
• Oversee training of personnel in precision cleaning and refurbishment.
• Coordinate equipment transport, setup, and operation for decontamination and testing.

Skills

Engineering degree

Cleaning/testing experience

Supervisory ability

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Cleaning & Component Refurbishment Supervisor

Overview

Cleaning & Component Refurbishment Supervisor

LOCATION:

Cape Canaveral, FL

JOB STATUS:

Full-time

CLEARANCE: N/A

TRAVEL: as needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Cleaning & Component Refurbishment Supervisor to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida supporting the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) II contract.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and technically minded manager responsible for coordinating, prioritizing, and documenting the workflow of the Component Cleaning & Refurbishment (CCR) Laboratory, which supports multiple NASA programs.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in the cleaning and testing of fluid components and systems utilized in the preparation and launching of missile and space vehicles.
• Extensive knowledge of cleaning, disassembly/reassembly, pneumatic/ hydraulic/cryogenic/hydrostatic/electrical testing of mechanical and electro-mechanical components and systems, materials compatibility, handling of high-pressure gases/solvents/chemicals/corrosive fluids, packaging, safety procedures, measurement instruments, common and special work tools and scheduling of workflow and manpower.
• One or more years of experience in precision cleaning of fluid systems or components.
• Ability to train and supervise others.
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information in a manner consistent with essential job functions.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines.

Desired Qualifications / Skills

• Experience working in labs handling aerospace hardware, cleaning processes, or refurbishment operations.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, technical procedures, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to support technicians, engineers, and quality personnel.
• Ability to support cleanroom operations and the scheduling complexities associated with controlled environments.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and execute written and verbal technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the operations of the Component Refurbishment department supervisors and mechanics.
• Direct, schedule and set priorities for work assignments for component refurbishment mechanics and engineering specialists performing chemical cleaning, refurbishment and testing functions.
• Assure compliance with all safety standards, codes and regulations, including handling of hazardous materials/wastes.
• Oversee on-the-job training of mechanics and engineering specialists in precision cleaning/refurbishment operations.
• Oversee the transport, setup and operation of fixed and mobile equipment used in decontamination, cleaning, passivation, testing and validation of components and in-place systems.
• Oversee / direct special projects / studies in support of CRCA operations per the direction of the Operational Lab Manager.
• Serve as prime technical contact for customer questions / problems for component cleaning, refurbishment and testing support.
• Oversee / direct all aspects of facility engineering including the Preventative Maintenance Program, spares provisioning, facility modifications and routine maintenance.
• Provide input on capital equipment requirements and new technology for component cleaning, refurbishment and testing operations.
• Ensure time cards are kept up-to-date and accurate.
• Performs normal supervisor functions: trains, instructs, assigns work to Logistics Support personnel, recommends transfers, promotions, wage increases and terminations, schedules overtime, evaluates performance.
• Ensures proper control, distribution, coordination, tracking and statusing of component refurbishment and chemical analysis workload necessary to meet requestor and KSC schedules.
• Oversees the operation of a stockroom and troubleshoots part/materials acquisition problems for CRCA project.
• Oversees the coordination of work required from other shops to support LRU processing.
• Serves as Property Control Officer and performs annual property audit.
• Acts as single-point of contact with Logistics Support personnel regarding Logistics and Component Refurbishment status/problems.

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