Inventory Technician III at Astra

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Astra Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
IT Services, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 5+ years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to work in a large team with minimal supervision
  • Capable of providing an outstanding user experience
  • Knowledge of Inventory and IT
  • Ability to excel in a fast paced work environment
  • Ability to make sound decisions when faced with competing priorities
  • Results oriented and can identify the steps to be taken to achieve objectives
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more of equipment safely, multiple times per day
  • Ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
  • Ability to move from place to place within an office environment
  • Ability to use a computer
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Responsibilities

  • Handle inventory and asset management, conference room preventative maintenance, and e-recycling
  • Support a complex and fast paced environment focused on video conference rooms with outstanding attention to customer satisfaction
  • Ensure audio and visual quality, troubleshooting any issues that may arise and any requests from meeting attendees
  • Deploy and recover laptop and desktop images
  • Perform customer support for over 70,000 users worldwide from IT accessory to workstation dressing
  • Use ticketing systems to report individual work accomplishments and to track Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Utilize Inventory Data management software to maintain inventory accuracy and workflow
  • Contribute to large scale global projects as needed
  • Other duties as required

Skills

Inventory Management
Asset Management
Conference Room Maintenance
AV Troubleshooting
Laptop Imaging
Desktop Imaging
Ticketing Systems
SLA Tracking
Hardware Deployment
Customer Support
e-Recycling

Astra

Provides launch services for small satellites

About Astra

Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans
Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter benefits
Caregiving support benefits
Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts
Free lunch
Company events

Risks

Going private may limit Astra's access to public capital markets.
Astra faces financial instability due to liquidity crunch and high cost of capital.
Intensifying competition in the small satellite launch market could impact Astra's market share.

Differentiation

Astra offers cost-effective launch services for small satellite payloads.
The company focuses on agile rockets for frequent access to space.
Astra provides online reservations for payload deliveries to various orbits.

Upsides

Growing demand for small satellite constellations aligns with Astra's business model.
U.S. government investment in space technology presents contract opportunities for Astra.
Astra's reusable rocket technology could lead to significant cost reductions.

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