LES Shop Mechanical Technician

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

The Ground Systems Support (GSS) organization is looking for Mechanical Technician for the Launch Equipment Shop (LES) who supports multiple programs for National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA). The candidate will provide troubleshooting and repair for manufacturing equipment, Daily checks and maintenance of machine shop equipment, tear down and assembly of parts and equipment at the LES. A background in maintenance and repair of manufacturing and fabrication is highly desirable.

THIS IS A REPRESENTED POSITION

Responsibilities

•  Perform quality work in the operation, maintenance and repair of machine and fabrication shop fixtures, equipment, and facilities.
• Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and work instructions to carry out assignments.
•  Work directly with engineering personnel and technicians on the installation, and operation of components, special systems, and equipment.
•  Buildup of manufactured parts into final assemblies per print and work instructions.
•  Operate forklift and man-lift equipment in the performance of work assignments as required.
•  Work at elevated locations using systems/equipment such as ladders, man-lifts, scaffolding and other work platforms.
•  Operate appropriate shop mechanical equipment, systems, and tools in the performance of work duties.
•  Clean hardware and components prior to, during, and after assembly using established procedures and specifications.
•  Maintain equipment as necessary, including preventive maintenance, repairs, or replacement of parts.
•  Execute all work duties in a skilled, safe, and technically acceptable manner.
• Wear and utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing during performance of work duties, to include safety glasses/goggles, hard hats, gloves, masks, respirators, coveralls, harnesses, etc.
•  Identify and correct potential hazards and/or unsafe acts/conditions at the work site.
•  Notify Supervision of any hazards in the workplace and advise on potential corrective actions.
•  Maintain work area in a neat, orderly, and safe condition.
•  Perform work in other classifications when incidental, but necessary to accomplish work assignment.
• Provides day to day technical support for operations and maintenance issues
• Interface with customers and communicate completion of tasks on schedule, to the customer's satisfaction

Qualifications – External

High School Diploma or equivalent and technical training in the applicable area and three years related experience.

•  Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.
•  Demonstrate advanced communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate work status,