Machining Technician Starlink

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

MACHINING TECHNICIAN (STARLINK)

As a CNC Machining Technician on the Ultra Precision Machining team you will be responsible for manufacturing developing and continuously improving key technologies consisting of micronlevel tolerance machined parts at production volumes. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to use world class equipment learn diamond turning and work with some of the best and brightest in their fields. The scope of this team is to make the parts that other companies cannot and to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible to machine.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operating multiaxis CNC machines CMMs and test equipment to help facilitate the manufacturing of micronlevel tolerance parts at production volumes
• Maintain maximum machine uptime by following defined work instructions and actively maintaining best practices
• Identifying and reporting offnominal issues
• Keep a clean and safe work environment following company guidelines
• Actively seek out and feedback process improvements and efficiency opportunities to engineering/leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3 years of experience working with production machinery
• Experience working under a quality system with defined requirements

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years of horizontal mill setup experience
• 3 years of vertical mill setup experience
• 1 year of 5 axis mill setup experience
• CNC Mill/Lathe experience
• Experience working in production machining cells
• Experience using pallet systems and cells
• CNC programming experience using NX
• Diamond turning experience
• Experience operating a CMM
• Experience with micronlevel tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them
• Experience working with aluminum and copper

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work all shifts overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times: 1st shift 6:00 AM to 4:30PM) 2nd shift 4:00PM to 2:30 AM)
• Must be available to work 10 hour shifts
• Ability to work all shifts overtime and weekends as needed
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Abilityto stand for extended periods 8 hours min
• Ability to stoop bend crawl and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
• Ability to work in an environment with repetitive movement bending or twisting using hands to handle control or feel objects tools or controls exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Nonexempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washingtons Sick Leave policies.

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.

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