Plant Maintenance Welder Technician, Kennedy Space Center

The Opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a full-time Maintenance Welder/Fabricator Technician to join our team at Kennedy Space Center located on Merritt Island, Florida. As a Maintenance Welder/Fabricator Technician, you will perform a variety of welder duties along with building construction, roofing, carpentry, drywall, carpeting, tiling, masonry, painting, and work on gas appliances. If you have additional experience with electrical and plumbing, that’s a definite plus! Come work at this iconic location and we’ll provide you with a career to match.

Pay

$24.69 – $30.86 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

Perks at Kennedy Space Center

Embark on an extraordinary journey with a job at Kennedy Space Center, where every day allows you to share the excitement of space exploration with our guests.

Health, dental, and vision insurance*
401k with company match*
Paid vacation days and holidays*
Paid parental bonding leave*
Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
Weekly pay
12 complimentary tickets and 4 parking passes per year to share with friends and family
Attraction share program with 5 visits per year with up to 3 guests at discounted rates to popular Florida attractions
Rewards and recognition program with cool gifts and merchandise
Referral bonus – earn $200 for each eligible referral
Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

Available for eligible team members, part-time team members must earn eligibility

Responsibilities

Participate in a variety of employee company, safety, and equipment operation training and certification.
Perform maintenance operations for construction, painting and carpentry operations.
Diagnose malfunctions, determine repairs required, and perform a range of required repairs such as replacement or repair of building or food service equipment, electrical components, controls and similar components.
Perform preventive maintenance, including inspections and cleaning.
Identify, prepare, cut and weld a variety of materials including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, cast iron and iron alloys using proper welding cutting techniques.
Perform a range of electrical, mechanical and electronic checks, if qualified, along with repairs, and installations.
Drive a company vehicle around the property to work areas.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
A minimum of five years of verifiable professional experience with MIG, TIG and stick welding is preferred.
Experience using hand and hand power tools, machine tools, plumbing tools, generators, forklifts, man lifts, pallet jack, hydraulic lift, pumps and similar devices.
Hold a valid Florida driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a NASA badge.
Familiar with computerized maintenance management system to enter working hours and notes.

Physical Requirements

Ability to wear appropriate safety PPE, such as fall protection, respirator, hearing protection, safety glasses, face shield or goggles.
Exposure to heat, dirt, dust, noise, fumes, wetness, paint, and solvents.
Ability to work on ladders, scaffolds, or high lift.
Ability to read and interpret codes and blueprints.
Abillity to lift, carry or manipulate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Shift Details

Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Weekends

Who We Are

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the visitor center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. We offer our team members discounted meals, wellness rewards programs, and a 4-week on-the-job training program. Friends and family perks include up to 12 complimentary tickets with 4 parking passes per year to share. Additionally, team members receive 5 visits per year with up to 3 guests for visits at discounted rates to other popular Florida attractions.

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen – share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.