Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.

As an RGNext Operation and Maintenance employee, you will join a team of highly motivated and innovative professionals who take pride in their work and in the mission of developing, sustaining, and delivering world class space launch solutions! If you are seeking to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s busiest launch port, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

This position is assigned to Patrick Space Force Base, Florida.

This position is not eligible for telecommuting.

Essential Functions

• Fabricate non-complex tasks from raw materials to completed product
• Perform modification of existing chassis and brackets as required
• Assist qualified personnel with the setup of power brakes, power rollers, or Strippit punching machines
• Fabricate racks, consoles, chassis ducts, and brackets with multiple holes, cutouts, compound bends, angles, and radiuses under the guidance of qualified personnel
• Assist System Maintenance Engineers in determining characteristics of metal for proper utilization in specific applications
• Assist qualified personnel in the completion of large projects and assemblies
• Install hardware and assemble chassis and slides in racks as needed
• Perform occasional corrosion control activities, including but not limited to surface preparation, sandblasting, spot painting, and touchup
• Assist with modification to all wave-guide installation and repair tasks
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Perform other related duties for general Depot maintenance as assigned

Required Skills

• Understanding and ability to read blueprints, sketches, and equipment maintenance manuals
• Good communication skills

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical/trade school or equivalent apprenticeship training
• Two (2) or more years’ experience in related fabrication and sheet metal work
• Working knowledge of sheet metal technology, including metal types and applications
• Knowledge of corrosion control technology
• Working knowledge of hazardous materials and waste management procedures

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to frequently climb elevated antenna structures and work from heights up to 30 feet
• Ability to operate general maintenance tools and sheet metal equipment
• Ability to operate crane, forklift, and trucks to 1½ tons
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate Vernier calipers, height gauges, protractors, and squares
• The flexibility to work non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance in a productive, evolving environment.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under appliable federal, state or local laws.