Laboratory Cleaning Mechanic

Laboratory Cleaning Mechanic

LOCATION:

Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FL

JOB STATUS:
Full-time

TRAVEL:
Limited; as needed

Must be US citizen

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Cleaning Mechanic supporting the LASSO II contract at Kennedy Space Center.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Laboratory Cleaning Mechanic responsible for precision chemical cleaning, refurbishment of functional components, decontamination, and passivation of aerospace fluid systems. This fulltime represented position and work will be performed onsite at the Kennedy Space Center.

• High School diploma
• One or more years of experience in precision cleaning of fluid systems or components.
• Extensive knowledge in mechanical and electro‑mechanical fluid component assembly and disassembly; pneumatic, hydrostatic, hydraulic, cryogenic and electrical testing of components.
• Previous experience working from drawings and procedures and the use of cleanroom tools/equipment/measuring and testing instruments.

• Must be able to pass the following KSC-provided physicals:
  • Fuel Handlers
  • Visual:
    Micro-particle Counter
  • Confined Space
  • Respirator
  • Crane Operator
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work in a clean room environment, enclosed areas and heights up to 500 feet
• Able to follow written and oral instructions
• Able to withstand stress of repetitive tasks and pressure of critical deadlines
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow prescribed procedures
• Computer literate

• Perform precision chemical cleaning, refurbishment, functional testing, decontamination and passivation of fluid systems and functional components
• Safely perform all work in compliance with laboratory best practices and local policies and procedures
• Perform tasks as directed