Critical Lifts Technician II, Leo

Critical Lifts Technician II, Amazon Leo

Job :  | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

One of the most ambitious missions that Leo has undertaken to date, the Leo satellite constellation, is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world.

The success of Leo depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver.

To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

• Perform and lead rigging and critical lifts of bulky, sensitive hardware.
• Develop a deep knowledge of proper and safe rigging uses for both lifting and handling gear.
• Obtain licenses as a crane, forklift, aerial work platform, and specialty crane operator.
• Operate and maintain cranes, forklifts, aerial work platforms and specialty cranes in a clean‑room environment.
• Run pre‑lift safety briefings with up to 10 people.
• Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, multi‑meters, optical inspection devices, micrometers and calipers.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop and document activities, including continuous improvement opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient, safe and effective work environment.

• Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed (1st shift Wed‑Sat 4/10s, 6:00 am‑4:30 pm).
• Able to climb and down ladders, work in tight spaces, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping and stretching may be required.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs unassisted.
• Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year in a high‑traceability manufacturing environment, or relevant trade‑school certification.
• 1+ year using hand tools and/or precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, multi‑meters, torque wrenches).
• 1+ year working with test tools and test methods that adequately validate the system.
• Experience reading, interpreting and working from engineering documentation and/or drawings.

• Experience in the aerospace industry, construction, military, energy or other high‑reliability operating environment using heavy‑lift equipment.
• Experience in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Experience working with FOD, ESD‑sensitive hardware and clean‑room requirements.
• A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high‑paced, challenging work environment.
• Experience working with electro‑mechanical assembly, final integration, fiber optics/optical and/or harness integration.
• 1+ years crane operation experience – bridge, jib, mobile.
• 1+ years rigging experience.
• 1+ years forklift operator experience.

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

The Critical Lifts Technician II is responsible for execution of assigned tasks based on production requirements and priorities. You will also be expected to communicate production blockers and process changes to engineers and leadership where applicable. Attend daily meetings to discuss priorities, safety, and quality…