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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.

TOOLING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all custom SpaceX tooling
  • Inspect and create detailed analysis and assessment of precision tools and machines per engineering requirements
  • Maintain and repair the most advanced structures and machines in the world, such as our custom friction stir welding machines
  • Plan work to be performed and determine methods and sequence of operations working from tool design drawings or our own designs
  • Lay-out, fabricate, and assemble a variety of standard and nonstandard major jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges and related tooling involving compound angles and complex contours where the establishment and coordination to exacting tolerances of numerous dimensional features and reference points between several planes
  • Develop and design holding devices and jig and fixture details. Suggest changes in design involving practicability, economy and process of manufacture to proper personnel
  • Make determinations regarding fabrication and design of detail parts such as fittings, stops, locating pins and mechanical operation of jigs and submits them for approval to proper personnel
  • Set up and operate optical instruments to check overall and detailed alignment, fit, or adjustment of assemblies. Set up on surface table jigs and fixtures involving complex contours, compound angles and requiring the coordination of drill holes and location of critical points with reference to stations, butt and/or water lines
  • Use complex tool design drawings and complex engineering blueprints. Utilize model-based metrology and design software as applicable per design requirements
  • Operate various types of machine shop equipment (manual) to complete assignment as required. Identify key areas of improvement in our system and communicate these effectively to management

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of experience in precision mechanical construction
  • 3+ years of experience with model-based metrology (e.g. laser tracker/articulated arm/coordinate measuring machine)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Associate or technical degree
  • 3+ years of experience with model-based software
  • 8+ years of experience with model-based metrology
  • An industry recognized expert in precision construction
  • Demonstrated success at accomplishing challenging projects
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to understand reference systems and how to create them
  • Highly experienced in the interpretation of complex blueprints including: ability to identify and understand specifications, thorough understanding of GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing), and ability to comprehend sections and views
  • Experience and proficiency in Siemen’s NX, model-based, design software
  • Experience and proficiency in Verisurf, model-based, metrology software
  • Self-motivated and able to work well with others

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed. (The estimated hours of this shift is 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
  • Able to lift 25-30 lbs., lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
  • Able to work while standing on lifts and ladders

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.