Launch Pad Technician (Falcon) - Multiple Shifts

LAUNCH PAD TECHNICIAN (FALCON) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform daily scheduled preventative maintenance or repairs of launch critical systems and components


• Provide feedback to leadership and engineering about launch pad systems and components


• Troubleshoot issues found during maintenance inspections of fluid and mechanical systems


• Follow standard practices and procedures needed to perform daily tasks


• Operate heavy machinery, including forklifts and aerial platforms


• Work with a team of technicians to ensure every system is maintained with the highest level of quality to support a 100% successful launch of a multi-million dollar launch vehicle


• Assist other technicians during launches with vehicle roll-out, launch procedures, and post-launch securing


• Assist fluids technicians during post-launch pad refurbishments and modifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate


• 2+ years of hands on experience in assembly, test, maintenance, repair and/or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study


• 1+ years of experience working with high pressure pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems


• Previous professional experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns


• Previous professional experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems


• Ability to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings, and instructions


• Ability to utilize precision measuring instruments


• Knowledge of different fittings such as natural pipe thread (NPT)


• Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)


• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral


• Ability to work one of the following shifts consisting of 4 days and 12-hour shifts:
  
  
  
  • Day shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm
    
    
    
    • Thursday - Sunday, Friday - Monday, Saturday - Tuesday
    
    
  
  
  • Night Shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am
    
    
    
    • Thursday - Sunday, Friday - Monday, Saturday - Tuesday
    
    
  
  


• Ability to work at elevated heights


• Flexibility in work schedule, supporting all shifts/overtime, as necessary, to support business needs


• Candidate must be willing to work various shift schedules and overtime


• Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 30 lbs)


• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain


• Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise