ORION Spacecraft Technician Tool/Asset Control, Senior

Colonial Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida seeks a Senior Orion Spacecraft Technician, Tool/Asset Control, to manage tool and asset control systems and maintain inventories for production consumables and calibrated tools.

The role involves coordinating with engineering and vendors, setting up databases for tool control, and training new hires on proper tool use, including power‑feed drilling equipment. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate‑level technical background preferred.
• Experience in inventory control, tool management, or asset tracking in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of hand and power‑tool applications.
• Ability to lift, carry, and organize tools and materials, including ladder use for stocking tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for coordination with technicians, engineering, and vendors.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Manage tool and asset control systems, including entry, updates, and maintenance of technician data across multiple databases.
• Maintain inventory levels for production consumables, calibrated tools, and equipment across multiple locations.
• Create acquisition requests for tool and consumable orders and track item status through receipt and end‑user distribution.
• Set up, maintain, and manage databases and automated systems used for tool control, inventory management, and calibration tracking.
• Support calibration oversight by tracking due dates, managing rejected items, coordinating repairs, and ensuring new items are properly tagged and documented.
• Perform physical inventory tasks, including lifting, shelving, and organizing tools and consumables; use ladders as needed to stock materials.

Skills

Inventory control

Tool management

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Drill bits

Calibration tools

Job description

We are seeking an ORION Spacecraft Technician, Tool/Asset Control, Senior atKennedy Space Center, FL.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage tool and asset control systems, including entry, updates, and maintenance of technician data across multiple databases.Maintain inventory levels for production consumables, calibrated tools, and equipment across multiple operational locations.


• Create acquisition requests for tool and consumable orders and track item status through receipt and end‑user distribution.


• Set up, maintain, and manage databases and automated systems used for tool control, inventory management, and calibration tracking.


• Support calibration oversight by tracking due dates, managing rejected items, coordinating repairs, and ensuring new items are properly tagged and documented.


• Perform physical inventory tasks, including lifting, shelving, and organizing tools and consumables; use ladders as needed to stock materials.


• Demonstrate strong familiarity with hand tools, drilling tools, drill bushings, and related structural/mechanical tooling.


• Sort and prepare used drill bits for external regrind and refurbishment services.


• Serve as a primary point of contact for tool‑related operations, troubleshooting, and technician support.


• Provide training support to new hires on proper tool use, including power‑feed drilling equipment.


• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand tooling requirements and production needs.


• Work directly with vendors regarding tool design needs, consumable specifications, and operational improvements.


• Research new tooling technologies, capabilities, and process improvements to support production operations.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience/combined education; additional technical training or an associate‑level technical background preferred.


• Demonstrated experience in inventory control, tool management, or asset tracking in a production or manufacturing environment.


• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of hand and power‑tool applications.


• Ability to lift, carry, and organize tools and materials, including ladder use for stocking tasks.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for coordination with technicians, engineering, and vendors.


• 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.