Laboratory Cleaning Mechanic

Astrion; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a Laboratory Cleaning Mechanic. This on-site role focuses on precision chemical cleaning, refurbishment of fluid system components, decontamination, and passivation of aerospace fluid systems. Travel limited; US citizenship required.

The successful candidate will read drawings, follow procedures, and operate cleanroom tools and instruments. A high school diploma and 1+ year experience in precision cleaning are required, with the

Qualifications

• High School diploma as minimum education.
• 1+ years of precision cleaning of fluid systems or components.
• Experience assembling/disassembling mechanical and electro-mechanical fluid components and testing pneumatic, hydrostatic, hydraulic, cryogenic and electrical systems.
• Experience reading drawings and procedures and using cleanroom tools and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision chemical cleaning, refurbishment, and passivation of fluid systems and components.
• Conduct decontamination and functional testing in accordance with lab practices and procedures.
• Follow safety rules and work within deadlines while maintaining quality.

Skills

Experience in precision cleaning

Fluid systems testing

Cleanroom procedures

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview

Laboratory Cleaning Mechanic

LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

Must be US citizen

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Cleaning Mechanic supporting the LASSO II contract at Kennedy Space Center.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Laboratory Cleaning Mechanic responsible for precision chemical cleaning, refurbishment of functional components, decontamination, and passivation of aerospace fluid systems. This fulltime represented position and work will be performed onsite at the Kennedy Space Center.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• High School diploma


• One or more years of experience in precision cleaning of fluid systems or components.


• Extensive knowledge in mechanical and electro‑mechanical fluid component assembly and disassembly; pneumatic, hydrostatic, hydraulic, cryogenic and electrical testing of components.


• Previous experience working from drawings and procedures and the use of cleanroom tools/equipment/measuring and testing instruments.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must be able to pass the following KSC-provided physicals:
  
  
  
  • Fuel Handlers
  
  
  • Visual: Micro-particle Counter
  
  
  • Confined Space
  
  
  • Respirator
  
  
  • Crane Operator
  
  
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  
  
  
  


• Ability to work as part of a team


• Able to work in a clean room environment, enclosed areas and heights up to 500 feet


• Able to follow written and oral instructions


• Able to withstand stress of repetitive tasks and pressure of critical deadlines


• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow prescribed procedures


• Computer literate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform precision chemical cleaning, refurbishment, functional testing, decontamination and passivation of fluid systems and functional components


• Safely perform all work in compliance with laboratory best practices and local policies and procedures


• Perform tasks as directed