Cranes, Doors, & Platforms Technician

Amentum; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Telework options

KSC amenities

Job summary

Amentum seeks skilled technicians to support Kennedy Space Center operations in Florida. The role involves installation, maintenance, and testing of fixed cranes, doors, and platforms, with emphasis on safety and precision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus technical training or apprenticeship and a valid US driver’s license. Strong reading of blueprints and written/verbal communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and technical area and 3 years of related experience.
• Must have a valid US Driver’s License.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to assist with the work of others.
• Familiar with basic mechanical equipment and systems.
• Familiar with concepts, practices, and procedures within assigned work area.
• Technical training and experience acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience including during military service is preferred.
• Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, lifts, pendant cranes, and precision measuring and testing equipment is required.
• Must convey demonstrated proficiency in resolving equipment issues.
• Must be able to communicate ideas accurately and effectively in writing and verbal communication.
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, staff, and managers.
• Ability to hold the necessary security clearance(s).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications on a standard PC.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary medical/physical requirements

Responsibilities

• Independently perform installation, maintenance, modification, refurbishment, cleaning, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, calibration, verification, certification, checkout, test and operation of fixed cranes, doors, and platforms, logistics material handling equipment.
• Operate fixed cranes, doors, and platforms as required for both operations and maintenance.
• Obtain measurements, field dimensions, continuity checks and other related information necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintain certifications, licenses, permits, etc., required for performance of assigned tasks.
• Conduct functional and operational tests of refurbished, repaired and modified systems, equipment and components.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical training or apprenticeship

Tools

Crimpers

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

Soldering equipment

Job description

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA’s vision and make it reality. That’s what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

This is a workforce planning requisition, we will be considering

candidates at all levels for contingent and funded openings.

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT REPRESENTED POSITION

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Independently perform installation, maintenance, modification, refurbishment, cleaning, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment,

calibration, verification, certification, checkout, test and operation of fixed cranes, doors, and platforms, logistics material handling

equipment.

• Have a thorough understanding of various fixed systems to include mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication systems, including machine shop equipment and related equipment such as piping, valves, gauges, regulators, compressors, pumps, gears, structural assemblies, and other mechanical devices or components and other related equipment.
• Operate fixed cranes, horizontal and vertical doors, and platforms as required for both operations and maintenance.
• Understand proper hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures.
• Work from written or verbal instructions, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, vendor manuals and applicable specifications and codes.
• Conduct functional and operational tests of refurbished, repaired and modified systems, equipment and components.
• Uses test equipment, instruments, measuring devices, handling equipment and shop tools necessary to perform assigned tasks such as crimpers, hydraulic and hand binders, torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, meters, scopes, soldering/desoldering equipment, strippers, and other associated equipment.
• Make preventative maintenance inspections as required.
• Obtain measurements, field dimensions, continuity checks and other related information necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Operate vehicles and other types of equipment required for completion of assigned tasks. Maintain logs, records, charts, etc., as required.
• Maintain certifications, licenses, permits, etc., required for performance of assigned tasks. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and technical area and 3 years of related experience.

• Must have a valid US Driver’s License.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to assist with the work of others.

• Familiar with basic mechanical equipment and systems.

• Familiar with concepts, practices, and procedures within assigned work area.

• Technical training and experience acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience including during military service is preferred.

• Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, lifts, pendant cranes, and precision measuring and testing equipment is required.

• Must convey demonstrated proficiency in resolving equipment issues.

• Must be able to communicate ideas accurately and effectively in writing and verbal communication.

• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, staff, and managers.

• Ability to hold the necessary security clearance(s).

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications on a standard PC.

• Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary medical/physical requirements

Physical Requirement

• May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.
• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

Work Environment

• May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility.
• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

Equipment and Machines

• Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
• Variety of equipment used in testing.

Attendance

• Full-time work hours.
• Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Shift work may be required.

Other Essential Function

• Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
• Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel.
• In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
• Government security clearance may be required in the future.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities

While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:

• Child Development Center
• Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
• Credit Union
• Fitness Center
• Barbershop
• NASA Exchanges

Flexible Schedule and Telework

At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.

Compensation Details:

Starts at $38.51 an hour. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.

Original Posting:

09/23/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.