ORION Spacecraft Technician Mix Crib, Associate

ASRC Federal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal in Kennedy Space Center, FL is seeking a Spacecraft Technician Mix Crib, Associate to support mechanical and assembly teams with tooling and consumables. You will manage databases, track orders, and maintain calibration schedules, contributing to spaceflight hardware readiness.

The role requires a high school diploma with technical training toward an Associate degree and 0–2+ years of experience. This is a full-time, on-site position in Florida with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with specialized technical training toward an Associate degree.
• 0–2+ years of experience in technical/para-engineering tasks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to lift and transport materials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory control for production consumables, calibrated tools, and mechanical support equipment.
• Enter technician and tool information into databases; update, correct, and maintain data accuracy as required.
• Create and manage acquisition requests 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Inventory control

Data entry

Team support

Education

High school diploma

Technical Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Calibrated tools

Databases

Automated storage systems

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 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.

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.