Critical Lift & Transport Technician (Crane Operations) - Day Shift

The role

This person will move Falcon 9 stages, Payload, Dragon capsule, Starship and associated ground support equipment across Cape Canaveral and KSC launch site. They will perform maintenance on mobile cranes, cranes, and SPMTs while utilizing heavy machinery to lift and move flight hardware.

What you will do

• Move Falcon 9 stages, Payload, Dragon capsule, Starship and associated ground support equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on mobile cranes, cranes and SPMTs
• Work with technicians and engineers to maintain transport systems and equipment
• Utilize heavy machinery to lift and move flight hardware and associated GSE
• Evaluate in-transit risks and provide on-site solutions
• Pack up and organize cross country shipping fixtures and associated hardware
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of shipping fixtures and GSE
• Organize, procure and maintain tools needed to offload and pack up flight hardware
• Develop, document and coordinate work instructions
• Perform route surveys prior to scheduled flight hardware moves

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of professional experience in critical lift or heavy haul operations
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Able to lift 35 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required
• Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladder
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Willingness to operate heavy machinery such as forklifts and overhead cranes
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department

Nice to have

• 2+ years of experience with SPMTs operations and/or Hydraulic lift trailers
• 2+ years of 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
• Commercial driver’s license A with Hazmat endorsement
• Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study
• Experience within aerospace or automotive production
• 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
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting.