CMM PROGRAMMER - LEVEL 4/5

The CMM Programmer role here at SpaceX is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of CMM programming, GD&T, operations and reporting. This role is tasked with working in close concert with machinist, leads, engineering teams, machining operations management to increase accuracy and first article success rate of the manufactured components from the Bastrop machining area.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform precision inspection (CMM or surface plate) verification on mechanical parts, components, assemblies and materials. May include but is not limited to first article parts, in-process and final inspection on assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications/drawings
• Understand GD&T requirements as applied to the engineering drawing and drawing notes
• Spot interpretation issues as applied to dimensions written or evaluation to requirements
• Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality. Inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the required accuracy
• Candidate will be responsible to work in a cross functional environment utilizing CMM programming software in conjunction with bridge style machines up to possible 5axis head motion
• Create, maintain, verify, retain, sort and organize all programs created to ensure they are readily available and saved to the current revision (in close coordination with Quality Assurance supervision)
• Work with cross functional teams to continuously improve the processes and specifications that govern precision inspection within the work center and beyond
• Assist engineering with making part inspection plans
• Identify engineering, design, GD&T issues and errors creating ambiguity in the manufacturing and inspection process.
• Make or offer suggestions on drawing changes to improve manufacturability
• Assist engineering and management research and procure tools (from gauges to CMM machines themselves)
• Create and administer training. Help others around them to exceed the expectations of their job

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of CMM programming experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Primary programming language is PC-DMIS
• CMM experience, including programming on multi-sensing CMMs (vision, laser, touch probe, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand GD&T and all drawing criteria, notes, and tolerances
• Ability to assist with designing/developing quality gauging to improve efficiencies
• Understands and adheres to ISO 9001
• Experience with set-up of CMM or Romer Arm
• Understands what tool is required to complete the job at hand 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to lift, stand, climb, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, stretch, and carry are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting
• Must be willing to work in a cleanroom environment, which requires PPE, such as: bunny suit, hair net, beard net, etc
• Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed

MATERIALS TECHNICIAN, TOOL AND DIE

EDM MACHINIST (STARLINK) 

The EDM Machinists support the production of Starlink product, which is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. We are looking for a talented EDM machinist to help us enable high scale production. The ideal candidate will have experience working with sinker EDM machines, which will create complex molds, die sets, and other parts. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Create conversational programs, setup and/or operate sinker/wire EDM machines 
• Program/operate graphite CNC machining 
• Optimize electrode design with the design team 
• Machine electrodes to required tolerances while meeting expected completion dates 
• Develop, track, and optimize machining parameters for different materials 
• Develop and make any required fixturing to support the EDM area 
• Perform preventative maintenance of EDM machines as required 
• Perform other various machining functions while machines are running to support the operations of the shop 
• Measurement and inspection of tight tolerance parts using various gauges, indicators, and micrometers 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate 
• 3+ years sinker EDM programming experience
• 1+ year experience CNC programming machining for electrodes
• 1+ year of pulling or designing electrodes 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• 5+ years CNC EDM set-up, operating, and basic programming experience 
• Experience with CNC EDM hole drilling/hole popper setup 
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and experience with GD&T 
• Advanced knowledge of EDM programming 
• Advanced knowledge of EDM work holding 
• 5+ years of experience with GF+ wire machines 
• Strong knowledge of cutting parameters for copper and graphite 
• Ability to work closely with engineers and provide feedback 
• Experience with system 3R work holding and robotics 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to work either 1st or 2nd shifts as well as overtime and weekends as needed; estimated shift times: 1st shift: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm; 2nd shift: 3:30 pm - 2:00 am (2nd shift hires will be required to onboard and meet occasionally on the 1st shift)

TOOL & DIE SPECIALIST - 2ND SHIFT

SpaceX is seeking a motivated Tool and Die Specialist to assist in the commissioning, planned maintenance, and repairs of its internal injection molding, die-casting, and stamping tools. This individual will be working with cross-functional teams and bridging gaps between production and maintenance operations. Excellent tool and die skills are crucial for the team to achieve success. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in similar environments within the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintenance, repair, and modification of molds for plastic injection and die casting of various sizes
• Responsible for the correct disassembly and assembly of molds in a safe, efficient, and timely manner
• Repair and/or fabricate cores, cavities, and various other components
• Hand work repairs to part details, parting lines, lifters, slides, polished cavities, texture, venting, and spotting
• Support production and maintenance with troubleshooting
• Create and maintain mold spare parts lists
• Identify and implement proactive systems to achieve consistent reduction in manufacturing defects and productivity concerns
• Support design engineering to evaluate feasibility and implementation of tooling changes to accommodate part change
• Assist process engineering with part processing and troubleshooting for ongoing scrap reduction, cycle time reduction and downtime reduction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of hands-on technician experience with tool maintenance and/or repair with plastic injection molds

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of welding experience
• 5+ years of hands-on technician experience with tool and die maintenance and/or repair
• 1+ years of TIG welding experience on tool steels
• 1+ years of machining experience for minor mold component repair/replacement
• Demonstrated experience in production mold maintenance, producing high volume parts
• Basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair (i.e., hot runner system, slide or core action limit switches, sequential valve gate cylinders)
• Experience with interpretation of dimensional inspection results (check fixtures, CMM or vision systems)
• Professional experience with laser welding, preferably with expertise working with steel
• Professional experience with tool(s) polishing
• Professional experience with texturing/graining tools
• 3+ years of professional experience with CNC machining of tool/die components
• Professional experience within manufacturing on new product launch process
• Strong analytic problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Work efficiently and productively in independent and team settings
• Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills
• Familiarity/experience with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work the following hours:
  • 2nd shift: Monday to Friday from 3:30pm to 2:00am 
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be willing to work overtime and or weekends as needed

CMM PROGRAMMER, TOOL & DIE (STARLINK)

The CMM Programmer role here at SpaceX is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of CMM programming, GD&T, operations and reporting. This role is tasked with working in close concert with machinist, leads, engineering teams, machining operations management to increase accuracy and first article success rate of the manufactured components from the Bastrop machining area.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform precision inspection (CMM or surface plate) verification on mechanical parts, components, assemblies and materials. May include but is not limited to first article parts, in-process and final inspection on assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications/drawings
• Understand GD&T requirements as applied to the engineering drawing and drawing notes
• Spot interpretation issues as applied to dimensions written or evaluation to requirements
• Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality. Inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the required accuracy
• Candidate will be responsible to work in a cross functional environment utilizing CMM programming software in conjunction with bridge style machines up to possible 5axis head motion
• Create, maintain, verify, retain, sort and organize all programs created to ensure they are readily available and saved to the current revision (in close coordination with Quality Assurance supervision)
• Work with cross functional teams to continuously improve the processes and specifications that govern precision inspection within the work center and beyond
• Assist engineering with making part inspection plans
• Identify engineering, design, GD&T issues and errors creating ambiguity in the manufacturing and inspection process.
• Make or offer suggestions on drawing changes to improve manufacturability
• Assist engineering and management research and procure tools (from gauges to CMM machines themselves)
• Create and administer training. Help others around them to exceed the expectations of their job

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of CMM programming experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Primary programming language is PC-DMIS
• CMM experience, including programming on multi-sensing CMMs (vision, laser, touch probe, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand GD&T and all drawing criteria, notes and tolerances
• Ability to assist with designing/developing quality gauging to improve efficiencies
• Understands and adheres to ISO 9001
• Experience with set-up of CMM or Romer Arm
• Understands what tool is required to complete the job at hand 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to lift, stand, climb, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, stretch, and carry are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting
• Must be willing to work in a cleanroom environment, which requires PPE, such as: bunny suit, hair net, beard net, etc
• Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed

CNC PROGRAMMER (STARLINK)

The CNC Programmer role here at SpaceX is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of all CNC machining and programming operations. This role is tasked with working in close concert with machinists, leads, engineering teams, and machining operations management to increase productivity and optimizing machining programs and procedures. The CNC programmer will be supporting our efforts in Starlink Product with an emphasis in tool/die application. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with complex surfacing, contours, and graphite electrode programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use of NX CAD/CAM/CAE program to program CNC parts.
• Vericut NC files as well as maintain revision control on programs and setup sheets.
• Knowledgeable of carbide tools and adjusting speed and feed parameters for maximum tool life.
• Make or offer suggestions on drawing changes to improve manufacturability.
• Machine fixture tooling as directed by process sheets.
• Machine set up and operation.
• Meet expectations for productivity and production goals.
• Constantly keep products moving and alerting management when production is inhibited.
• Provide consistent ideas for process improvements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of CNC programming experience (including NX).
• Experience with graphite electrode programming. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience (including NX).
• Experience with programming and operating multi axis mill and lathe CNC machines.
• Experience working with tool & die application with complex surfacing and contours.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Ability to work either 1st or 2nd shifts as well as overtime and weekends as needed; estimated shift times: 1st shift: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm; 2nd shift: 3:30 pm - 2:00 am (2nd shift hires will be required to onboard and meet occasionally on the 1st shift).

CNC MACHINIST, TOOL & DIE (STARLINK) 

The CNC Machinist role here at SpaceX is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of CNC machining operations. This role is tasked with working in close concert with programmers, leads, engineering teams, and machining operations management to increase productivity and optimizing machining programs and procedures. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Set up and operate multi-axis CNC 5-axis mills 
• Set up tools as per program requirements 
• Inspect parts via probing and/or using hand tools to verify dimensions 
• Complete machining operations from CAD, blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions 
• Work with complex, tight tolerance parts and various materials 
• Meet expectations for productivity 
• Communicate with shop leadership when production is inhibited 
• Continuously provide feedback for process improvements 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate 
• 3+ years of experience in set up, operation and/or programming of 5 axis CNC Mills 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Post secondary education in related field 
• Familiarity with Heidenhein machine controls 
• Experience working with various material, such as P-20, H-13, Stainless steel & Graphite 
• Ability to work off CAD models (NX preferred) 
• Experience with Gundrilling 
• Experience using hand inspection tools to check machined features
• Experience reading and understanding blueprints, GD&T, notes and tolerances
• Understanding of basic G-Code and comfortable making adjustment to feeds/speeds 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed 
• Ability to lift up to 25 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 

MOLD POLISHER, TOOL & DIE (STARLINK)

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Polish milled, EDM, and turned surfaces in hardened H-13 and P-20 materials
• Polish and detail all machined die and mold surfaces to the prescribed surface finish requirements
• Maintain the proper draw polish to release plastic parts and castings successfully
• Add radii and blending contours when necessary
• Work with the Tool and Die team during spotting and fitting operations
• Work to the scheduled delivery dates for each tool component
• Preventive maintenance work on injection molds and dies (assembly and disassembly)
• Keep the supervisor/manager aware of any condition that may affect the efficiency, quality, or completion of jobs
• Identify product with non-conformance
• Provide technical leadership to less experienced employees
• Consistently meet and/or exceed estimated times
• Work with Quality Control and all other departments for first piece qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 4+ years of experience polishing plastic injection molds
• 2+ years of experience in mold maintenance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency with power and hand die polishing equipment with larger, multi-slide, die-cast dies, experience with TIG welding a plus
• Experience in restoring welded surfaces on repair operations
• Experience with power tools, air/electric, profilers, grinders, as well as hand polishing tools
• Ability to organize and prioritize workflow

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, or other high structures
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time easily and comfortably
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends when necessary to meet critical deadlines
• 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
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

CNC PROGRAMMER – LEVEL 4/5 (2ND SHIFT)

The CNC Programmer role here at SpaceX is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of all CNC machining and programming operations. This role is tasked with working in close concert with machinists, leads, engineering teams, and machining operations management to increase productivity and optimize machining programs and procedures. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Use of NX CAD/CAM/CAE program to program CNC parts. 
• Running NC simulations as well as maintaining revision control on programs and setup sheets. 
• Knowledgeable of carbide tools and adjusting speed and feed parameters for maximum tool life. 
• Makes or offers suggestions on drawing changes to improve manufacturability. 
• Machine fixture tooling as directed by process sheets. 
• Machine setup and operation. 
• Meets expectations for productivity and production goals. 
• Constantly keep products moving and alert management when production is inhibited. 
• Provides consistent ideas for process improvements. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate. 
• 5+ years of CNC programming experience (including NX). 
• Experience with graphite electrode programming. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• 10+ years of CNC programming experience (including NX). 
• Experience with programming and operating multi-axis mill and lathe CNC machines. 
• Experience working with tool & die application with complex surfacing and contours. 
• Experience using Zoller pre-fitter. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted. 
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position. 
• Ability to work 2nd shift, overtime and weekends as needed; 2nd shift: 3:30 pm - 2:00 am (2nd shift hires will be required to onboard and meet occasionally on the 1st shift).