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.

CNC MACHINIST

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and operate multi-axis CNC machines (mills and lathes) up to and including 5-axis mills and 6-axis lathes
• All types of drilling, tapping and milling and turning
• Complete machining operations from blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions
• Work with complex, tight tolerance parts and various materials

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of experience in set up, operation and/or programming of CNC mill or lathe machines

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• G-code familiarity (hand edit ability)
• 2+ years of horizontal mill experience
• 2+ years of lathe experience
• 2+ years of CNC programming experience
• Ability to read and work off of a blueprint

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a 1st shift role working from 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted
• Ability to stand for extended periods - 8 hours min
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
• 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

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.