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CNC MACHINIST (STARSHIP)
The Valve Factory team develops and builds the most advanced spacecraft and launch vehicle components in the world. Machinists in this group will work directly with production and engineering to develop in-house machining capabilities for these complex valves, actuators, and other fluid control devices on our spacecraft and launch vehicles, with 800+ components on Falcon 9 and 300+ components on Dragon and valves for the Raptor program. These components use a variety of materials and have tightly controlled dimensional and surface finish requirements. The Valves Machining Center will be responsible for developing the capability and processes to produce this hardware at rate meeting our internal quality requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set-up, operate, and prove-out programs on CNC machines: live tool lathes and mill-turn machines
- Complete machining operations from blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions
- Maintain specifications by working with complex, tight tolerance parts and various materials
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of experience in the operation of CNC machines working with either aluminum, stainless, titanium or Inconel
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Able to interpret G-code and provide feedback to programmer
- Experience running twin spindle, live tool lathe machines, and 5-axis programs
- Knowledge of precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.)
- Experience with manual lathes, knee mills, and various other manual equipment
- Experience with Okuma OSP controls
- Experience with Renishaw Inspection+ probing software
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime and/or weekends, as needed. Nominal hours - 1st shift: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 2nd shift: 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
- Must be able to perform 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, and exposure to typical shop chemicals (coolant, solvents, cleaners) are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8+ hours
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.
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