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.
PRE-FABRICATION TECHNICIAN (LAUNCH HARDWARE)
The Pre-Fabrication Technician will be responsible for critical operations supporting launch and fabrication activities with customers spanning the entire organization. This person will join a team responsible for initial fabrication operations for structural applications such as waterjet and plasma cutting, shape cutting, press brake operation, sawing, wheel abrading, and others as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate a variety of fabrication machinery as required to meet production goals
- Waterjet and plasma operations to prepare components for weld, machine, and paint operations
- Read, understand, and execute work instructions
- Follow process parameters and report up errors and improvements
- Perform work to the safety standards set forth by SpaceX leadership
- Maintain machinery to manufacturer’s standards
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Self-motivated and able to complete projects within tight deadlines
- Complete communication loops regarding all job responsibilities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of professional experience with fabrication machinery
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in any of the following software: NX, Flow waterjet software suite, Hypertherm, Rotary Tube, MasterCam, ProNest
- 5+ years of experience in related fabrication field
- Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints
- Strong material handling skills including forklift operation
- Familiarity with industrial machine maintenance
- Experience with Flow waterjets, plasma tables, large vertical bandsaws, wheel Abraders, shape cutters, brake presses, or other similar equipment
- Experience with industrial hand tools such as grinders, saws, and drills
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Demonstrates commitment to mission success through hard work, perseverance, and deliverable results
- Applies lessons learned from past mistakes to future problems
- Rapidly responds to iterative, experimental process changes
- Seeks out consensus while maintaining independent self-starter attitude
- Demonstrates ability to provide and act on received feedback
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- 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
- Valid driver’s license
- 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
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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