Critical Lift & Transport Technician (Falcon 9)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 33 - 52.75Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["High-paced work adaptation","Communication","Lifting-signal and coordination skills"]

Operate crawler and hydraulic cranes to perform precise, non-replaceable lifts for Falcon 9 launch activities. Support inspection and maintenance of hydraulic and crawler cranes, and execute multi-point rigging techniques to maneuver suspended loads around obstacles. Assist with rigging and forklift driving duties from the crane cab. Work rotating shifts with overtime/weekends as needed and pass background checks for Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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Critical Lift & Transport Technician (Falcon 9)

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Job Summary

Operate crawler and hydraulic cranes to perform precise, non-replaceable lifts for Falcon 9 launch activities. Support inspection and maintenance of hydraulic and crawler cranes, and execute multi-point rigging techniques to maneuver suspended loads around obstacles. Assist with rigging and forklift driving duties from the crane cab. Work rotating shifts with overtime/weekends as needed and pass background checks for Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate cranes/crawler cranes including Tadano ATF models, MLC300, LR11000/LR1300, and LTR1100.
  • •Precisely place non-replaceable loads using crane and dual crane lifts.
  • •Support inspection and maintenance of hydraulic and crawler cranes.
  • •Use multi-point rigging to tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads around obstacles.
  • •Assist with rigging and with driving forklifts as part of crane-cab duties.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 33 - 52.75
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kLife InsurancePaid ParentalPaid LeavePaid Holidays

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • •National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification (LBC-TLL).
  • •5+ years of experience operating crawler cranes and hydraulic cranes.
  • •5+ years of experience in rigging.
  • •Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base and work required shifts, overtime, and weekends.
Education:High School
Skills:High-paced work adaptationCommunicationLifting-signal and coordination skills
Licenses:Driver's license (class B or better)
Certifications:NCCCO (LBC-TLL)NCCER rigging certification
Languages:En
Tech Stack:Crawler cranesHydraulic cranesTadano ATF 100G-4Tadano ATF 130G-5MLC300LR11000LR1300LTR1100Multi-point riggingRigging equipmentShacklesStrapsSlingsRopeHoistsForkliftsLifting signalsDual crane lifts

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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