Entry-Level Suit Technician

Entry-Level Suit Technician

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The Entry Level EMU Suit technician will be responsible for testing and maintenance of EMU Training Suits and Suit components for the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Training events as well as other suited events. Technician will perform duties per documented processing procedures. Suit technicians will assist Engineering in various activities from fit checks for suited subjects to as well. Technicians will interface with other technicians, engineering, logistics and bond room personnel on a daily basis to perform job duties.

• Maintenance, assembly, testing, repair and processing of hardware to support various events, and deliverables; incorporates engineering changes, and performs functional performance testing of Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) components, associated Extravehicular Activity (EVA) hardware, and other hardware as assigned.
• Maintaining and repairing of EMU Training Hardware as required
• Ability to work from drawings/schematics, equipment specifications, test procedures etc.
• Maintaining certifications to perform job functions
• Ability to work in various job related database, i.e. SARAH, On Base
• Perform NBL Safety Walk Through
• Able to operate motor vehicle for delivery of hardware to various events
• Keeping Lead informed of currents status of hardware to meet event/customer milestones
• Assisting other team mates as required with suit processing, i.e. checklist verification

• Must be able to perform physical activities
• Experience with Pressure Systems
• Excellent oral and written communications; must be able to read and interpret Work Authorizing Documents (WADs) and mechanical design drawings
• Capacity to work in a team environment
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Office Suite

High School Diploma or equivalent, Technical Training

At K , we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to an ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at K

At K , we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to an ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.