Lead Maintenance Technician (Marine Systems)

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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.

LEAD MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (MARINE SYSTEMS)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead and support junior technicians to complete daily repairs
  • Motivate and train technicians to follow the correct lock out tag out procedures
  • Responsible for executing and monitoring daily tasks to meet department goals
  • Share technical knowledge and influence best troubleshooting practices
  • Maintain and repair all assets to ensure their proper operating condition
  • Provide maintenance on various equipment such as ovens, furnaces, vacuum systems, composite ply cutting machines, epoxy dispensing machines, environmental test chambers, tube bending, friction stir welding equipment, etc.
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems down to the component level
  • Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of experience repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems within a manufacturing or production environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with reading blueprints and correlating them to physical components
  • Ability to navigate, utilize, and close out work orders
  • Ability to lead highly skilled technicians to complete complex repairs and preventative maintenance items in a timely manner
  • Maintenance experience with various welding equipment (robotic, electron beam, friction, etc.)
  • Maintenance experience on gas and electric ovens, vacuum systems, environmental thermal testing, and ply cutting equipment
  • 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
  • Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment
  • Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings
  • Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)
  • Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
  • Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
  • Strong prioritization skills, and, analytical, computer, and written skills
  • Ability to work under deadlines in a high-paced work environment
  • Self-driven with a positive “can do” attitude and willing to both seek answers on your own and to pursue learning from others

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Willing to travel (estimated up to 10%)
  • General physical fitness is required for some work areas, hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
  • Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs unassisted
  • Ability to work at elevated heights
  • Ability to work in extreme environments – heat, cold, rain, fumes, odors, and noise
  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

​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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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.