SPMT Critical Lift Technician (Starship)

The role

This person will move Booster/Ship and associated ground support equipment across multiple launch sites. They will perform maintenance on cranes and SPMTs and utilize heavy machinery to lift and move flight hardware.

What you will do

• Responsible for Booster/Ship and associated ground support equipment (GSE) movement across multiple launch sites
• Perform preventative maintenance on mobile cranes, cranes, and SPMTs
• Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure systems and equipment are maintained
• Utilize heavy machinery to lift and move flight hardware and associated GSE
• Evaluate in-transit risks and provide on-site solutions
• Make recommendations to logistics management to improve health, timing, and safety of movements
• Troubleshoot operational issues found on the vehicle press system
• Maintain and install fluid system components from a schematic or drawing
• Set up, inspect, operate, and perform maintenance on hydraulic self-propelled modular transporters, hydraulic booms and crawler cranes
• Perform tear down and assembly of different configurations associated with Cranes and SPMTs

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience on a critical lift team or a logistics/transport team
• Ability to pass Airforce background check for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• Valid Driver’s license
• Able to tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles using multi-point rigging techniques
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day

Nice to have

• 2+ years of experience with SPMT operators and/or hydraulic lift trailers
• 2+ years of with mobile hydraulic and/or crawler cranes for delicate lifting operations and 2+ years of experience in rigging
• NCCCO/NCCER certifications in crane, rigging, ironworking, and heavy equipment operations
• Ability to read and interpret engineering work instructions/drawings
• Experience with organization and ability to multi-task
• Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems
• Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• Ability to pass Airforce background check for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• May be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical

About the company

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