Space Launch Cranes, Doors & Platforms Technician

Amentum; Titusville (FL); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial telework options

Flexible work schedules

Access to Kennedy Space Center on-site

Job summary

Amentum at Kennedy Space Center (Florida) seeks a skilled technician to install, repair, and maintain fixed cranes, doors, and platforms used in NASA ground systems. You will operate equipment, read blueprints, perform tests, and ensure safety and compliance while supporting mission-critical functions.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, data logging, and collaboration with engineers and operations teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with technical area and 3 years of related experience.
• Valid US Driver's License.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to assist with the work of others.
• Familiar with basic mechanical equipment and systems.
• Familiar with concepts, practices, and procedures within assigned work area.
• Technical training and experience acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience including during military service is preferred.
• Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, lifts, pendant cranes, and precision measuring and testing equipment is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in resolving equipment issues.
• Ability to communicate ideas accurately and effectively in writing and verbal communication.
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, staff, and managers.
• Ability to hold the necessary security clearance(s).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications on a standard PC.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary medical/physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, modify, refurbishment, cleaning, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, calibration, verification, certification, checkout, test and operation of fixed cranes, doors, and platforms, logistics material handling equipment.
• Operate fixed cranes, horizontal and vertical doors, and platforms as required for both operations and maintenance.
• Follow written/verbal instructions, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, vendor manuals and applicable specifications.
• Conduct functional and operational tests of refurbished, repaired and modified systems, equipment and components.
• Use test equipment, instruments, measuring devices, handling equipment and shop tools to perform tasks.
• Make preventative maintenance inspections as required.
• Obtain measurements, field dimensions, continuity checks and related information.
• Operate vehicles and other equipment; maintain logs/records as required.
• Maintain certifications, licenses, permits, etc., required for performance.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hand tools

Power tools

Troubleshooting

Technical training

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Microsoft Office

Medical/physical requirements

Following instructions

Interacting with coworkers

Equipment issue resolution

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lifts

Pendant cranes

Precision measuring/testing equipment

Job description

Amentum at Kennedy Space Center (Florida) seeks a skilled technician to install, repair, and maintain fixed cranes, doors, and platforms used in NASA ground systems. You will operate equipment, read blueprints, perform tests, and ensure safety and compliance while supporting mission-critical functions.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, data logging, and collaboration with engineers and operations teams.