ORION Spacecraft Technician Mix Crib, Associate

Colonial Group; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) at Kennedy Space Center, FL invites applications for an ORION Spacecraft Technician Mix Crib, Associate. This role focuses on inventory control for production consumables, calibrated tools, and mechanical support equipment across multiple LM locations, and data accuracy in databases.

You will create and manage ARs, track orders, and assist mechanical teams with tools and materials while maintaining safe, organized storage aligned with production priorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus specialized technical training equivalent to an Associate degree and 0–2+ years of experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred and experience supporting mechanical/assembly teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory control for production consumables, calibrated tools, and mechanical support equipment across multiple LM locations.
• Enter technician and tool information into databases; update data accuracy as required.
• Create and manage acquisition requests (ARs) for consumables, tooling, and replacement items.
• Track orders and maintain a database of item status for end-users, ensuring visibility and timely delivery.
• Support mechanical and assembly teams with required tools, consumables, and equipment.
• Maintain calibration schedules and ensure tools remain compliant and available for use.
• Set up and manage databases and storage systems used to dispense or track tooling and consumables.
• Coordinate regrind/resurfacing of drill bits with approved vendors.
• Assist with handling and organizing materials, lifting, stocking, and moving items.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Support mechanical/assembly teams

Education

Technical Associate degree

Job description

We are seeking an ORION Spacecraft Technician Mix Crib, Associate in Kennedy Space Center, FL.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintain inventory control for production consumables, calibrated tools, and mechanical support equipment across multiple LM locations.
• Enter technician and tool information into databases; update, correct, and maintain data accuracy as required.
• Create and manage acquisition requests (ARs) for consumables, tooling, and replacement items.
• Track orders and maintain a database of item status for end‑users, ensuring visibility and timely delivery.
• Understand production floor needs and proactively support Mechanical and Assembly teams with required tools, consumables, and equipment.
• Maintain calibration schedules and ensure tools remain compliant and available for use.
• Set up, manage, and troubleshoot databases and automated storage systems/machines used to dispense or track tooling and consumables.
• Sort used drill bits and coordinate regrind/resurfacing processes with approved vendors.
• Support mechanical teams through familiarity with common hand tools, drill bushings, torque tools, and various structural assembly tooling.
• Understand different drill types and drilling applications used in spacecraft structural and mechanical operations.
• Perform physical material handling including lifting, stocking, and organizing items on shelves; may require climbing portable ladders while carrying boxed consumables or tooling.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized storage areas aligned with Mechanical team workflow and production priorities.

Requirements:

• High school diploma, or equivalent experience/combined education, with additional specialized technical training equivalent to a technical Associate degree and/or demonstrated ability to perform assigned technical/para‑engineering tasks and 0–2+ years of experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude or experience supporting mechanical/assembly teams preferred.
• Ability to lift and transport materials and safely perform warehouse‑style stocking activities.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) brings a 14‑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.