Critical Lift & Transport Technician (Launch) - Multiple Shifts

CRITICAL LIFT & TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN (LAUNCH) – MULTIPLE SHIFTS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for Falcon 9 stages, Payload, Dragon capsule and associated ground support equipment (GSE) movement across Vandenberg Space Force Base and Long Beach


• Perform preventative maintenance on mobile cranes, cranes, and SPMTs


• Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure transport systems and equipment are maintained with the highest level of quality to support current and future manifests


• Utilize heavy machinery (forklift, telescopic, overhead crane) to lift and move flight hardware and associated GSE after delivery and prior to shipping


• Evaluate in-transit risks and provide on-site solutions to alleviate risk. Including: routes, repairs, escorts, and drivers – includes physical escorts across launch sites


• Pack up and organize cross-country shipping fixtures and associated hardware for return to the respective shipping site


• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of shipping fixtures and GSE


• Organize, procure, and maintain tools needed to offload and pack up flight hardware


• Develop, document, and coordinate work instructions with the management team to ensure efficient packaging of flight hardware and equipment is maintained


• Perform route surveys prior to scheduled flight hardware moves


• Make recommendations to management to improve the health, timing, and safety of all movements


• Use various mechanical tools without instruction


• Troubleshoot operational issues found on vehicle pressure systems


• Maintain and install fluid system components from a schematic or drawing including ball and check valves, pressure regulator and gauges, etc.


• Set up, inspect, operate and perform maintenance on hydraulic self-propelled modular transporters, hydraulic booms and crawler cranes.


• Perform tear down and assembly of different configurations associated with Cranes and SPMTs


• Core traits that empower this success are strong written and oral communication skills, a meticulous attention to detail, an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, adherence to corporate policies and standards, and the ability to work with a team

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate


• 1+ years of professional experience in Critical Lift or Heavy Haul

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be well organized and able to multi-task, detail oriented while also working within time constraints and deadlines


• 2+ years of experience with SPMTs operations and/or hydraulic lift trailers


• 2+ years of experience in rigging with mobile hydraulic and/or crawler cranes for delicate lifting (ex. wind farms, power plants, oil refineries)


• NCCCO/NCCER certifications in crane, rigging, ironworking and heavy equipment operations (ex. TLL, TSS, LAT, OVR, RIG-I-II, SGP)


• Commercial driver’s license A with hazmat endorsement


• Excels at operating in an extremely fast paced and dynamic environment (schedules fluctuate often)


• Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study


• Experience within aerospace or automotive production


• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems


• Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers


• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base


• Ability to work one of the following shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed:
  
  
  
  
  • Monday - Friday 6:00am - 4:30pm
  
  
  • Monday - Friday 5:00pm - 3:30am
  
  


• Able to lift 35 lbs. unassisted


• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position


• Able to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladder


• Willing to operate heavy machinery such as forklifts and overhead cranes


• Able to work in confined spaces


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


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


• Able to and available for travel (up to 20% of time), including military and government installations

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Critical Lift & Transport Technician/Level 1: $33.00 - $41.75/hour
Critical Lift & Transport Technician/Level 2: $37.50 - $47.25/hour
Critical Lift & Transport Technician/Level 3: $41.75 - $52.75/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.