Maintenance Mechanic with Security Clearance

Maintenance Mechanic

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic for the LASSO II contract. The ideal candidate is an experienced maintenance mechanic responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of various chemical baths, ovens, pumps, pressure systems, and other laboratory equipment.

About the role

This is a full-time position and work will be performed onsite at the Kennedy Space Center. The position requires a high school diploma, five or more years of experience in maintenance of industrial equipment (480V), extensive knowledge in mechanical, pneumatic, hydrostatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, ability to work from facility drawings and manufacturer's documentation, and the ability to pass specific physicals provided by KSC.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a range of heated/stirred chemical baths, ovens, vent hoods, pumps, and other laboratory equipment.
• Safely perform all work in compliance with laboratory best practices and local policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing Job Plans for work to be performed and follow those plans to perform the work.
• Identify consumable or repair parts that should be stocked to minimize equipment downtime.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Five or more years of experience in maintenance of industrial equipment (480V) including troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems to identify failed components and make repairs.
• Extensive knowledge in mechanical, pneumatic, hydrostatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to work from facility drawings and manufacturer's documentation in troubleshooting and repairing equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be US citizen.
• Must be able to pass the following KSC-provided physicals: Confined Space, Respirator.
• Able to work as part of a team in developing a maintenance plan for the facility's laboratory equipment.
• Able to work in a clean room environment, enclosed areas, and at heights up to 30 feet.
• Able to read, comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Computer literate. Will need to complete work orders and initiate orders for repair parts and supplies.
• Desired but not required: Certification as a Licensed Electrician.

Skills

• Experience in maintenance of industrial equipment (480V).
• Extensive knowledge in mechanical, pneumatic, hydrostatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Ability to work from facility drawings and manufacturer's documentation.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment, enclosed areas, and at heights up to 30 feet.
• Ability to work as part of a team in developing a maintenance plan for the facility's laboratory equipment.
• Ability to identify consumable or repair parts that should be stocked to minimize equipment downtime.

Benefits

• Limited travel as needed.

Pay

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Schedule

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