ORION Precision Cleaning Technician, Associate, 1st Shift

ASRC Federal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking an ORION Precision Cleaning Technician, Associate, 1st Shift at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, to support precision cleaning, inspection, and assembly of aerospace flight hardware in ISO-class cleanrooms.

The role requires following detailed work instructions and safety procedures, handling chemicals and high‑pressure equipment, and maintaining rigorous cleanliness and traceability records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; hands-on mechanical, manufacturing, or shop experience preferred.
• Ability to safely work with chemicals, solvents, and high‑pressure test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring zero particulate contamination in flight hardware.
• Ability to follow strict procedures and work effectively in cleanroom environments.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Support precision cleaning, inspection, and assembly of aerospace flight hardware in ISO‑class cleanrooms.
• Follow detailed work instructions, safety procedures, contamination‑control requirements, and FOD‑prevention practices.
• Perform precision chemical, solvent, mechanical, and ultrasonic cleaning of flight tubing and components.
• Inspect tubing and assemblies using borescopes and specialized tooling to verify cleanliness and quality conformance.
• Conduct hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing to validate tube structural integrity.
• Perform material preparation tasks including cutting, deburring, and honing raw metal tubing prior to fabrication.
• Handle and transport aerospace hardware with extreme care while maintaining flight‑readiness standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation, traceability, and cleanliness records within controlled manufacturing processes.
• Support assembly technicians and engineers with contamination‑critical hardware preparation and integration tasks.

Job description

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™.

We are seeking an ORION Precision Cleaning Technician, Associate, 1st Shift at Kennedy Space Center, FL.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Support precision cleaning, inspection, and assembly of aerospace flight hardware in ISO‑class cleanrooms.
• Follow detailed work instructions, safety procedures, contamination‑control requirements, and FOD‑prevention practices.
• Perform precision chemical, solvent, mechanical, and ultrasonic cleaning of flight tubing and components.
• Inspect tubing and assemblies using borescopes and specialized tooling to verify cleanliness and quality conformance.
• Conduct hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing to validate tube structural integrity.
• Perform material preparation tasks including cutting, deburring, and honing raw metal tubing prior to fabrication.
• Handle and transport aerospace hardware with extreme care while maintaining flight‑readiness standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation, traceability, and cleanliness records within controlled manufacturing processes.
• Support assembly technicians and engineers with contamination‑critical hardware preparation and integration tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; hands‑on mechanical, manufacturing, or shop experience preferred.
• Ability to safely work with chemicals, solvents, and high‑pressure test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring zero particulate contamination in flight hardware.
• Ability to follow strict procedures and work effectively in cleanroom environments.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) brings a 20-year history of delivering high-performance space systems engineering, integration and satellite operations services to civil and defense agencies. AFSS provides these services throughout all phases of the program life cycle and across the entire space systems architecture, including space and ground assets.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, 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.

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

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.