Senior Orion Orbital Welding Technician

Colonial Group; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, seeks a Senior Orion Orbital Arc Weld Spacecraft Technician to support the Orion MPCV program with welding and related fabrication tasks. You will operate welding equipment and assist in assembly of spacecraft structures on site.

The role requires extensive hands-on welding experience, the ability to read complex drawings, and a focus on precision, quality, and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training equivalent to an Associate degree and 5+ years of experience.
• Vocational/military training 2+ years or technical field experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain welding equipment per AWS D17.1 or similar specifications.
• Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, and 3D drawings.
• Measure tight tolerances with calipers and height gauge.
• Perform assembly, calibration, and maintenance of welding systems.
• Carry out corrosion control treatments on metals and alloys.
• Update and maintain production orders and documentation in MES.

Skills

Welding

Precision measurement

Blueprints interpretation

Tube fabrication

Education

Technical Associate degree equivalent

Vocational/military training 2+ years

Tools

Tube bending equipment

Tube cutters

Calipers

Height gauge

Job description

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, seeks a Senior Orion Orbital Arc Weld Spacecraft Technician to support the Orion MPCV program with welding and related fabrication tasks. You will operate welding equipment and assist in assembly of spacecraft structures on site.

The role requires extensive hands-on welding experience, the ability to read complex drawings, and a focus on precision, quality, and safety.