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

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

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL

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Launch Critical Lift & Transport Cape Canaveral, FL Posted Apr 30, 2026

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

CRITICAL LIFT & TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN (CRANE OPERATIONS) – NIGHT SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for Falcon 9 stages, Payload, Dragon capsule, Starship and associated ground support equipment (GSE) movement across Cape Canaveral and KSC launch site
Perform preventative maintenance on mobile cranes, cranes and SPMTs
Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure transport systems and equipment are maintained with the highest level of quality to support current and future manifest
Utilize heavy machinery (forklift, telescopic, overhead crane) to lift and move flight hardware and associated GSE after delivery and prior to shipping
Evaluate in-transit risks and provide on-site solutions to alleviate risk. Including: routes, repairs, escorts, and drivers – includes physical escorts across launch sites
Pack up and organize cross country shipping fixtures and associated hardware for return to respective shipping site
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 with management team to ensure efficient packaging of flight hardware and equipment is maintained
Perform route surveys prior to scheduled flight hardware moves
Make recommendations to management to improve the health, timing, and safety of all movements
Use various mechanical tools without instruction
Troubleshoot operational issues found on vehicle pressure systems
Maintain and install fluid system components from a schematic or drawing including ball and check valves, pressure regulator and gauges, etc.
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
Core traits that empower this success are strong written and oral communication skills, a meticulous attention to detail, an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, adherence to corporate policies and standards, and the ability to work with a team

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of professional experience in critical lift or heavy haul operations

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be well organized and able to multi-task, detail oriented while also working within time constraints and deadlines
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 (ex. Wind farms, power plants, oil refineries) and 2+ years of experience in rigging
NCCCO/NCCER certifications in crane, rigging, ironworking and heavy equipment operations (ex. TLL, TSS, LAT, OVR, RIG-I-II, SGP)
Commercial driver’s license A with Hazmat endorsement
Excels at operating in an extremely fast paced and dynamic environment (schedules fluctuate often)
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 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Ability to work one of the following shifts:
- Monday - Friday 5:00pm - 3:30am
Able to lift 35 lbs. unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
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
Travel to other sites will be required, up to 10% of the time
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, ice
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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