Ordnance Mechanic

ASRC Federal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking a full-time Ordnance Mechanic to support operations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The role involves managing explosive ordnance items, supporting rocket launches, and operating heavy machinery. Candidates should have a high school diploma and significant experience in explosive materials handling. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Health Care

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in handling and transportation of explosive materials.
• Ability to obtain a State of Florida Blasters Permit within one year of hire.
• Class A CDL with Hazmat Endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Handles, tests, and inspects explosive ordnance items.
• Supports rocket launch operations at Cape Canaveral.
• Operates heavy equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Explosive Safety Standards

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Demolition Equipment

Job description

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work

ASRC Federal Communications, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a full-time Ordnance Mechanic to support our government customer at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL. This role is an on-site position requiring all work to be performed on location.

Key Role
Under general supervision performs the functions associated with the control and accountability with explosive ordnance items.

• Receives, stores, transports, handles, tests, installs, inspects packages, and ships explosive ordnance items.
• Supports rocket launch operations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) and Kennedy Space Center (KSC) including receiving rocket components and transporting rocket components to the launch site, assembling, and testing rocket components.
• Operates heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Operates cranes and forklifts including critical lifts of ordnance, critical flight hardware and explosives.
• Provide ordnance and weapons handling, loading/unloading of torpedoes to support the US Navy-NOTU.
• Operates lifts, pallet jacks, industrial shop equipment, portable generators, and chain saws.
• Plans and schedules ordnance and facility maintenance tasks.
• Ensures work areas are maintained in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Secures job sites and work areas, turns off equipment, locks doors or gates.
• Perform general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings.
  
  

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated five (5) years of recorded/certified experience in handling and transportation of explosive materials and items.
• Satisfactory experience can consist of public/military sector explosive ordnance disposal, conventional and special weapons ordnance support, or commercial explosive device operations (explosive demolition, constriction blasting, or other comparable work history).
• Knowledge of magazines, grounding, lightning protection, meters demolition equipment and special handling equipment, explosives, pressure
  generating, ignition devices, and military and commercial solids materials.
• Familiarity with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulation, Explosive Safety Standards (DESR 09-AFMAN 91-201).
• Ability to perform or assist owners in installation and removal of flight explosive items (safe/arm, destruct, pyrotechnic devices, or other explosive materials).
• Must possess or could obtain a State of Florida Blasters Permit within one (1) year of hire.
• Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Hazmat Endorsement required. Must currently possess or be obtained within one year of hire.
• Must attain certification to operate forklifts up to 44K overhead cranes/hoists within six (6) months of hire.
• Currently possess or ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to restricted areas. US Citizenship is required for a security clearance. This position requires the successful applicant to obtain and maintain the required security clearance or other authorization(s) within the necessary timeframe required by applicable contract(s).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with DoD Contractor’s Safety Manuel for Ammunition and Explosives.
  DoD Manual 4145.26 preferred.
• Current Class A CDL with Hazmat Endorsement preferred.
  
  

Work Environment:
Office and field work

Physical Demands:
Must be able to climb ladders, towers, stairs and have the ability to lift 50 pounds from manlifts.
Must have the ability to distinguish colors.
Requires occasional overtime and extended shifts to meet demanding schedules.
Requires working at heights, in confined spaces and in a hazardous environment.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of theworkplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, USA