ORION Precision Cleaning Technician, Associate, 1st Shift

Colonial Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) seeks an ORION Precision Cleaning Technician, Associate, 1st Shift at Kennedy Space Center, FL. Responsibilities include precision cleaning, inspection, and assembly of aerospace flight hardware in ISO‑class cleanrooms, following strict procedures and contamination controls.

The role requires safe handling of chemicals and high‑pressure test equipment, with strong attention to detail.

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 to ensure zero particulate contamination.
• Ability to follow strict procedures in cleanroom environments.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.