TUBE BENDER (CNC) - STARSHIP

Candidates should possess a combination of solid mechanical knowledge, hands-on experience, and the willingness and ability to learn. As a tube bender on the SpaceX sheet metal technician team, you will be responsible for the successful fabrication of precision tube assemblies that support projects that make up the Starship vehicle.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate activity with technicians and support functions through all tube bending operations, including tube prep, flaring, CNC bending, inspection and cleaning
• Set up, operate, and supervise the operation of all tube-bending equipment while working to close tolerances
• Work closely with engineering to prove out designs to blueprint with minimum fixtures and short schedules
• Solve tube fitment issues and document changes for further development work
• Develop and manage actions to improve both quality and productivity

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with thin-walled tubing
• Experience working with Inconel, titanium, aluminum, nickel, and stainless steel
• Experience with CNC bending machines and control systems – preferably Crippa, BLM and/or Horn bending machines
• Previous training in lean/continuous improvement tools
• Ability to set up and operate tube fabrication equipment
• Ability to interpret blueprints and articulate work instructions
• Knowledge of tube cleaning requirements for aerospace
• Knowledge of orbital tube welding (OTW)
• Experience with manual tubing benders

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as business needs dictate
• Must be able to lift a min. of 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours minimum
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 1 hour per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
• Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 30 minutes or less per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.

BUILD SUPERVISOR (STARSHIP)

The Build Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of fabricators, welders, and technicians building the primary and secondary structures for the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. The Build Supervisor is the most influential person on-site to drive progress on an hour-by-hour and day-by-day basis. The Supervisor of the team will take technical direction from the engineering team and turn it into reality by building, retaining, and managing their team effectively; distributing labor resources, prioritizing certain aspects of the build, and setting headcount requirements where necessary. The Supervisor is also a key enabler to a productive, fun, and hard-working culture. For this role specifically, it is highly important that the Supervisor is an inspiring leader, oftentimes working side by side with their build team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow
• Lead and manage a staff of ~30 technicians including all performance management related tasks
• Review work instructions and make change recommendations when needed
• Assess and vet appropriate skillsets as needed
• Identify training needs and develop training programs
• Provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives
• Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
• Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job results
• Effectively organize, assign and track work/deliverables for the team, ensuring seamless progression through multi-shift work schedules
• Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
• Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization and productivity

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in final assembly production: aviation, aerospace, mechanical systems
• 2+ years of experience in leading a team or a project

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A&P license
• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods
• 8+ years of experience in final assembly and production in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production highly desirable
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability, kaizen, lean manufacturing, six sigma, and failure mode effects analysis
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with Engineering and Production
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Flight hardware is typically built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
• Physical effort including sitting or standing for extended periods of time and lifting and carrying weight such as materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)
• Work performed in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain)
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends, which varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Must be available to work 1st shift or 2nd shift
• Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 1 hour
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 1 hour per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP) – TEMPORARY

Support Technicians will assist Starship and Super Heavy production operations at the SpaceX South Texas build site in Starbase, TX. Under the guidance of experienced production teams, you'll contribute to workspace organization and process improvements in fast-paced, high-reliability environments. Successful participants may convert to full-time roles, joining an elite crew to drive efficient production of groundbreaking spacecraft.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support tasks associated with tube bending (bend, weld, inspection), support tasks include but are not limited to: cutting, trimming and flaring
• Use hand tools and machine tools to produce accurate cut to length tubes with subsequent facing operations
• Support the tube bender with accurate CMM Inspection scans and feedback on CNC program correction data gathering
• Perform labelling and organization of raw stock and bent/formed tubes, inclusive of moving tubing to next station/operations or to customer
• Identify preventative measures to eliminate sources of FOD
• Conduct thorough cleaning and inspection of SpaceX parts to ensure compliance with cleanliness requirements
• Utilize specialized cleaning techniques and equipment to maintain high standards of cleanliness
• Document cleaning procedures and results, ensuring traceability and compliance with regulatory standards
• Support the Inspection team with part labelling and material inspection requirements
• Perform regular audits of manufacturing area and processes to suggest improvements
• Identify preventative measures to eliminate sources of FOD

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a temporary position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.

• LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 months
• LOCATION: Starbase, TX
• SHIFT: Must be available for all shifts (day shift, 6 AM - 6 PM or night shift, 6 PM - 6 AM), overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in a professional setting

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of experience working in high pace manufacturing industries
• Ability to identify and implement efficient paths of action to finish the assigned work
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, instructions, or documentation
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 25lbs (unassisted)
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be able to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladders
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required

SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate and maintain equipment such as laser cutters, press brakes, water jets, and roller machinery
• Assemble basic flight hardware which includes torqueing fasteners
• Read basic blueprints to ensure parts are made to engineering specifications to meet customer needs
• Use basic inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and radius gauges to verify the conformance of hardware
• Fabricate complex, tight tolerance parts, using various sheet metal materials that include several types of steel aluminum, Pyron, and zouk

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience working with machinery in a shop environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of machine operating experience
• Experience operating all equipment in a high-volume sheet metal fabrication shop
• High mechanical aptitude

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Ability to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
• Comfortable with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, and using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 1 hour per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
• Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 30 minutes or less per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.

BUILD SUPERVISOR (STARSHIP)

The Build Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of fabricators, welders, and technicians building the primary and secondary structures for the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. The Build Supervisor is the most influential person on-site to drive progress on an hour-by-hour and day-by-day basis. The Supervisor of the team will take technical direction from the engineering team and turn it into reality by building, retaining, and managing their team effectively; distributing labor resources, prioritizing certain aspects of the build, and setting headcount requirements where necessary. The Supervisor is also a key enabler to a productive, fun, and hard-working culture. For this role specifically, it is highly important that the Supervisor is an inspiring leader, oftentimes working side by side with their build team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow
• Lead and manage a staff of ~30 technicians including all performance management related tasks
• Review work instructions and make change recommendations when needed
• Assess and vet appropriate skillsets as needed
• Identify training needs and develop training programs
• Provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives
• Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
• Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job results
• Effectively organize, assign and track work/deliverables for the team, ensuring seamless progression through multi-shift work schedules
• Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
• Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization and productivity

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in final assembly production: aviation, aerospace, mechanical systems
• 2+ years of experience in leading a team or a project

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A&P license
• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods
• 8+ years of experience in final assembly and production in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production highly desirable
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability, kaizen, lean manufacturing, six sigma, and failure mode effects analysis
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with Engineering and Production
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Flight hardware is typically built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
• Physical effort including sitting or standing for extended periods of time and lifting and carrying weight such as materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)
• Work performed in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain)
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends, which varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Must be available to work 1st shift or 2nd shift
• Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 1 hour
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 1 hour per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

TUBE BENDER (STARSHIP)

Candidates should possess a combination of solid mechanical knowledge, hands-on experience, and the willingness and ability to learn. As a tube bender on the SpaceX sheet metal technician team, you will be responsible for the successful fabrication of precision tube assemblies that support projects that make up the Starship vehicle.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate activity with technicians and support functions through all tube bending operations, including tube prep, flaring, CNC bending, inspection and cleaning
• Set up, operate, and supervise the operation of all tube-bending equipment while working to close tolerances
• Work closely with engineering to prove out designs to blueprint with minimum fixtures and short schedules
• Solve tube fitment issues and document changes for further development work
• Develop and manage actions to improve both quality and productivity

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with thin-walled tubing
• Experience working with Inconel, titanium, aluminum, nickel, and stainless steel
• Experience with CNC bending machines and control systems – preferably Crippa, BLM and/or Horn bending machines
• Previous training in lean/continuous improvement tools
• Ability to set up and operate tube fabrication equipment
• Ability to interpret blueprints and articulate work instructions
• Knowledge of tube cleaning requirements for aerospace
• Knowledge of orbital tube welding (OTW)
• Experience with manual tubing benders

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as business needs dictate
• Must be able to lift a min. of 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours minimum
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 1 hour per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
• Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 30 minutes or less per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.