CNC MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP COMPONENTS) - 2ND SHIFT

We are seeking a skilled CNC Maintenance Technician to join our team, focusing on the maintenance and upkeep of primarily Okuma and Haas CNC machines. The ideal candidate will perform weekly maintenance, assist in machine decommissioning and recommissioning, and recover machines from faults. Additionally, this role involves forklift operation for moving equipment and materials. A strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety, cleanliness, and organization are essential.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Maintain primarily Okuma and Haas CNC machines: Conduct regular checks and maintenance to ensure machines are operating at optimal efficiency
• Perform weekly maintenance: Scheduled maintenance on CNC machines in both R&D and production areas to prevent breakdowns and extend machine life
• Assist with machine decommissioning and recommissioning: Help dismantle, move, and set up machines as required by project demands or facility upgrades
• Recover machines from faults and alarms: Diagnose and resolve issues related to machine errors or alarms promptly to minimize downtime
• Focus on safety, cleanliness, and organization: Ensure the work environment adheres to safety regulations, maintain cleanliness around machinery, and organize tools and parts effectively
• Operate forklifts: Safely move equipment, parts, and materials within the facility as part of maintenance tasks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate 
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with shop floor operations and industrial machinery

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong mechanical aptitude: Ability to understand and troubleshoot mechanical systems and components
• Experience with Okuma and Haas controls: Direct experience with these specific CNC systems would be highly beneficial
• Mechanical certification: Possession of certifications in mechanics, machine repair, or related fields
• Forklift operation certification: Valid certification to operate forklifts, ensuring safe and efficient handling of materials and machinery

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 2nd shift start time: 2:45pm
• 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

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Pay range:    
Level 1: $24.00 - $31.00/hour    
Level 2: $28.00 - $37.00/hour    
Level 3: $33.00 - $43.00/hour    

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

ASSEMBLY MACHINIST, DEBURR (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret drawings per ASME Y14.5-2009 standard to maintain part specifications
• Deburr and process machined valve components in post machining
• Chase machine cut threads to size if necessary
• Polish tight tolerance surface finishes and inspect with profilometer
• Wash parts that have gone through deburr process and passivate using citric passivation process when required
• Assist with material inventory and prep for machining processes
• Operate a mass finishing barrel tumbler using given recipes for specific parts and materials
• Meet expectations for productivity and production goals
• Maintain a clean and efficient work environment
• Constantly keep products moving and alert management when production is inhibited
• Provide continuous ideas for process improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of professional work experience in a factory/production environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of deburr experience using various deburr techniques using manual and automated equipment
• Experience working in a machine shop
• Experience with basic blueprint reading
• Knowledge of CNC machining
• Experience using various measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, profilometers, and borescopes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work one of the following shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed:
  1st shift start time is 5:00 AM
  2nd shift start time is 3:00 PM
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted, 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, exposure to typical shop chemicals (coolant, solvents, cleaners) are generally required to perform the functions of this position

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Level 4: $29.00 - $33.00/hour
Level 5: $33.00 - $36.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.   

CNC MACHINIST (STARSHIP COMPONENTS)  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate, setup, and program edit CNC machines, and produce dev, non-flight and flight hardware needed to achieve quick turn program goals
• Perform precision set-ups of various CNC machines on state-of-the-art assets (preferably Okuma mill-turn)
• Prioritize daily work to ensure satisfying customer need dates with the highest quality of parts
• Manage cutting tools in CNC machines to ensure that machines have the needed cutting tools loaded and measured before they are called in upcoming programs
• Perform on machine deburr of hardware to contribute consistent quality of parts with less human intervention
• Perform CNC machine preventative maintenance on a weekly and monthly basis
• Maintain the shop in terms of chip bins, oils, greases, 5S, and general upkeep activities
• Remain flexible in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and support teammates however possible
• Complete work instructions and test plans to document needed data throughout each process
• Introduce fresh ideas in machining, fixturing and tooling approach for optimal efficiency

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience in CNC machining

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience operating CNC machinery
• Ability to program using Esprit CAD/CAM software
• Proficient knowledge in high efficiency milling and turning
• Ability to read accurately, write clearly, and perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately
• Experience in shop math, tooling technology, blueprint reading, and measurement of parts
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong interpersonal skills including, but not limited to, contributing to a team-oriented environment, balancing the team, and individual responsibilities
• Capable and or has the capacity to learn all assets in the shop
• Able and willing to cross train their peers and or to be cross trained by their peers

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Estimated start times: 1st shift (5:00 AM); 2nd shift (2:30 PM)
• Must be capable of lifting 35 lbs. unassisted 
• Must be capable of standing and kneeling for 8 hours
• Ability to use physical and repetitive movements such as bending or twisting, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls 
• Ability to be exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:                  

Pay range:
Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00/hour
Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50/hour
Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00/hour          

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

CNC PROGRAMMER (STARSHIP COMPONENTS) – LEVEL 4/5
 
As a CNC Programmer at SpaceX, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will work on hardware that will deliver satellites into Earth orbit, ferry humans to and from the International Space Station, and ultimately extend humanity’s reach beyond the Earth and Moon. You will provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware and take a lead role in creating robust machining processes to create parts for our current and next generation vehicles.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use Esprit CAM to program and generate G-Code for Okuma mill-turn lathes and mills, with a focus on optimizing complex, multi-axis programs
• Create and refine tooling and process setup sheets for new part introductions, incorporating lessons learned from prior iterations
• Set-up, prove out, and operate programs on Okuma mill-turn lathes and mills, troubleshooting issues independently to minimize downtime
• Contribute to the development and utilization of a CAM database for efficient new part programming, including data analysis to improve repeatability
• Review quality concerns from piece part inspection, lead root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to processes
• Analyze piece parts for DFM to ensure optimization for manufacturing; collaborate closely with engineering to recommend and implement drawing changes
• Integrate feedback from engineering and production to rapidly iterate on part processes and designs, mentoring junior programmers on best practices
• Pursue and share continuous education opportunities; stay up to date on the latest manufacturing technologies and integrate them into team workflows
• Proactively keep products moving, identify potential production inhibitors early, and propose solutions to management
• Maintain physical 5S and electronic organization with adherence to shop/SpaceX standards; assist in developing and enforcing standards for broader team adoption
• Collaborate with other SpaceX machine shop facilities to share capabilities, optimize resource allocation, and resolve capacity/scheduling challenges

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of CNC machining experience
• 2+ years of CNC programming experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Understanding of advanced machining processes and equipment, including integration of automation
• Proficiency in CNC programming using Esprit CAM software, with experience in custom post-processing
• Solid knowledge of geometry, algebra, and trigonometry applied to complex part geometries
• Experience reading blueprints and interpreting all drawing criteria, notes, and GD&T with high accuracy
• Familiarity with Okuma OSP controls and troubleshooting multi-axis operations
• Experience programming multi-axis lathes and mills, including 4- and 5-axis applications
• Demonstrated ability to assess personal and team performance, seek feedback, pursue training, and share expertise to build team capabilities
• Proactive approach to quality improvement, with a track record of accuracy, thoroughness, and process enhancements
• Experience drafting detailed instructions, such as safety protocols, operating/maintenance guides, and procedural manuals
• Strong skills in routine and technical correspondence to facilitate clear communication across teams

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work one of the following shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed:
  • 1st shift start time is 5:00 AM
  • 2nd shift start time is 3:00 PM
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work with your hands and use tools/controls
• Must be willing to work in an environment that is in close proximity to loud machinery and in a facility that uses coolants, solvents, and cleaners regularly

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay range:    
Level 4: $45.50 - $56.00/hour    
Level 5: $51.00 - $63.00/hour    

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, MACHINING (STARSHIP) 

As an engineer at SpaceX, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will work on hardware that will deliver satellites into earth orbit, ferry humans to and from the international space station, and ultimately extend humanity’s reach beyond the earth and moon. You will own the relationship between our engineering and production teams. You will provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware and take a lead role in manufacturing and integration within production on our current and next generation vehicles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and expansion of in-house machining capabilities for the SpaceX Starship components team, ensuring the delivery of high-precision, mission-critical piece parts to factory assembly lines with unwavering quality and efficiency.
• Conduct advanced Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analyses on piece parts and assemblies, optimizing designs for seamless manufacturing, assembly, and testing while driving innovation in production scalability.
• Foster strategic feedback loops with downstream operations, including design, testing, and integration teams, to champion product success, enable rapid iterative improvements, and mitigate risks proactively.
• Oversee the investigation and resolution of quality issues from piece part inspections, authorizing dispositions for out-of-tolerance conditions through rigorous root-cause analysis, informed by comprehensive use-case evaluations, assembly impacts, and testing protocols.
• Spearhead the identification, procurement, installation, and ongoing maintenance of machine shop equipment, including calibration protocols, to sustain peak operational performance and compliance with industry-leading standards.
• Direct the overarching strategy for capital expenditures (CapEx), staffing models, equipment specifications, production layouts, training programs, and advanced machining processes, continuously evolving them to align with evolving mission objectives and technological advancements.
• Champion cost optimization and reduction initiatives across fabrication and manufacturing processes, leveraging data-driven insights to achieve significant savings without compromising quality or safety.
• Innovate and refine manufacturing and fabrication methodologies, techniques, and best practices, integrating cutting-edge tools and automation to enhance throughput, precision, and sustainability.
• Strategically recommend and implement enhancements to operational sequences, equipment utilization, and workflow efficiencies, resulting in measurable gains in productivity and resource allocation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other SpaceX machine shop facilities and external partners to harmonize capabilities, resolve capacity constraints, optimize scheduling, and cultivate a shared ecosystem of resources for enterprise-wide scalability.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics 
• 5+ years of machining experience
• Experience with taking products from research and development into production

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree or PhD in an engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership position in a manufacturing environment
• Experience setting up and operating state-of-the art machining equipment
• Well versed in standard machine shop manufacturing processes and set ups
• Experience operating CNCs, conventional lathe and mill machines, and other machine shop equipment used to manufacture high-precision parts
• Demonstrated proficiency in CNC programming (lathes and mills)
• Well versed in GD&T and inspection procedures
• Highly experienced with a variety of precision conventional and advance metrology systems (photogrammetry, CMMs, 3D imaging)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Available to work long hours and weekends as needed 
• Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25bs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Manufacturing Engineer/Senior: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

DEBURR TECHNICIAN, MACHINING (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret drawings per ASME Y14.5-2009 standard to maintain part specifications
• Deburr and process machined valve components in post machining
• Chase machine cut threads to size if necessary
• Polish tight tolerance surface finishes and inspect with profilometer
• Wash parts that have gone through deburr process and passivate using citric passivation process when required
• Assist with material inventory and prep for machining processes
• Operate a mass finishing barrel tumbler using given recipes for specific parts and materials
• Meet expectations for productivity and production goals
• Maintain a clean and efficient work environment
• Constantly keep products moving and alert management when production is inhibited
• Provide continuous ideas for process improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of professional work experience in a factory/production environment; or the completion of a machining certification

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of deburr experience using various deburr techniques using manual and automated equipment
• Experience working in a machine shop
• Experience with basic blueprint reading
• Knowledge of CNC machining
• Experience using various measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, profilometers, and borescopes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work one of the following shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed:
  1st shift start time is 5:00 AM
  2nd shift start time is 3:00 PM
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted, 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, exposure to typical shop chemicals (coolant, solvents, cleaners) are generally required to perform the functions of this position

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Level 1: $22.00 - $24.00/hour
Level 2: $24.00 - $27.00/hour
Level 3: $26.50 - $30.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.   

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, MACHINING (STARSHIP) 

As an engineer at SpaceX, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will work on hardware that will deliver satellites into earth orbit, ferry humans to and from the international space station, and ultimately extend humanity’s reach beyond the earth and moon. You will own the relationship between our engineering and production teams. You will provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware and take a lead role in manufacturing and integration within production on our current and next generation vehicles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop machining capability in-house for the SpaceX Starship components team and deliver high-quality precision piece parts to factory assembly areas
• Analyze piece parts and assemblies for DFM to ensure that the parts are optimized for manufacturing, assembly and testing
• Maintain a close feedback loop with downstream operations to ensure product success and implement rapid iterations
• Review quality concerns from piece part inspection and sign off on out of tolerance conditions following a rigorous investigation into the parts use case, assembly and testing
• Identify, recommend, procure, and install machine shop equipment as well as ensure all equipment is thoroughly maintained and calibrated
• Responsible for cost optimization and cost reduction initiatives associated with fabrication and processes
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing and fabrication methodologies and techniques
• Recommend and implement improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations and equipment utilization
• Collaborate with other SpaceX machine shop facilities to share capabilities and develop resources to address capacity and scheduling issues as necessary

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics 
• 1+ years of machine shop experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree
• Experience setting up and operating state-of-the art machining equipment
• Well versed in standard machine shop manufacturing processes and set ups
• Experience operating CNCs, conventional lathe and mill machines, and other machine shop equipment used to manufacture high-precision parts
• Demonstrated proficiency in CNC programming (lathes and mills)
• Well versed in GD&T and inspection procedures
• Highly experienced with a variety of precision conventional and advance metrology systems (photogrammetry, CMMs, 3D imaging)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Available to work long hours and weekends as needed 
• Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25bs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Manufacturing Engineer/Level 1: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Manufacturing Engineer/Level 2: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ASSEMBLY MACHINIST, DEBURR (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret drawings per ASME Y14.5-2009 standard to maintain part specifications
• Deburr and process machined valve components in post machining
• Chase machine cut threads to size if necessary
• Polish tight tolerance surface finishes and inspect with profilometer
• Wash parts that have gone through deburr process and passivate using citric passivation process when required
• Assist with material inventory and prep for machining processes
• Operate a mass finishing barrel tumbler using given recipes for specific parts and materials
• Meet expectations for productivity and production goals
• Maintain a clean and efficient work environment
• Constantly keep products moving and alert management when production is inhibited
• Provide continuous ideas for process improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of professional work experience in a factory/production environment; or the completion of a machining certification

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of deburr experience using various deburr techniques using manual and automated equipment
• Experience working in a machine shop
• Experience with basic blueprint reading
• Knowledge of CNC machining
• Experience using various measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, profilometers, and borescopes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work one of the following shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed:
  1st shift start time is 5:00 AM
  2nd shift start time is 3:00 PM
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted, 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, exposure to typical shop chemicals (coolant, solvents, cleaners) are generally required to perform the functions of this position

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Level 1: $22.00 - $24.00/hour
Level 2: $24.00 - $27.00/hour
Level 3: $26.50 - $30.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.   

CNC MACHINIST (STARSHIP COMPONENTS) - LEVEL 4/5

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate CNC machines and produce flight hardware needed to achieve program level production rate goals
• Perform precision set-ups of various CNC machines on state-of-the-art assets
• Prioritize daily work to ensure high machine uptime across the shop/area of your responsibility
• Manage cutting tools in CNC machines to ensure that machines have the needed cutting tools loaded and measured before they are called in upcoming programs
• Deburr hardware in your work center to contribute to deliveries to our downstream customers
• Operate clean line equipment, laser part marking, and general part finishing requirements
• Operate and effectively use calibrated devices to ensure hardware exiting the machine shop is conforming and meets print requirements
• Perform CNC machine preventative maintenance on a weekly and monthly basis
• Maintain the shop in terms of chip bins, oils, greases, 5S and general upkeep activities
• Remain flexible in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and support teammates however possible
• Complete work instructions and test plans to document needed data throughout each process

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 8+ years of experience in CNC machining

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of experience operating CNC machinery
• Motivation to learn technical aspects of CNC machining
• Ability to read accurately and write clearly
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately
• Experience in shop math, tooling technology, blueprint reading and measurement of parts
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong interpersonal skills including, but not limited to, contributing to a team-oriented environment, balancing team and individual responsibilities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Estimated start times: 1st shift (5:00 AM); 2nd shift (2:30 PM)
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
• Must be able to stand and kneel unassisted
• Must be able to do repetitive movement; bend or twist; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; exposure to sounds and distractive noise levels

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
Level 4: $36.00 - $43.00/hour    
Level 5: $41.00 - $51.00/hour    
   
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

ASSEMBLY MACHINIST, DEBURR (STARSHIP) - 2ND SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret drawings per ASME Y14.5-2009 standard to maintain part specifications
• Deburr and process machined valve components in post machining
• Chase machine cut threads to size if necessary
• Polish tight tolerance surface finishes and inspect with profilometer
• Wash parts that have gone through deburr process and passivate using citric passivation process when required
• Assist with material inventory and prep for machining processes
• Operate a mass finishing barrel tumbler using given recipes for specific parts and materials
• Meet expectations for productivity and production goals
• Maintain a clean and efficient work environment
• Constantly keep products moving and alert management when production is inhibited
• Provide continuous ideas for process improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of professional work experience in a factory/production environment or the completion of a machining certification

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of deburr experience using various deburr techniques using manual and automated equipment
• Experience working in a machine shop
• Experience with basic blueprint reading
• Knowledge of CNC machining
• Experience using various measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, profilometers, and borescopes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work 2nd shift. Estimated start time: 2:30 PM.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted, 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, exposure to typical shop chemicals (coolant, solvents, cleaners) are generally required to perform the functions of this position

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Level 1: $22.00 - $24.00/hour
Level 2: $24.00 - $27.00/hour
Level 3: $26.50 - $30.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

SUPERVISOR, MACHINING (STARSHIP COMPONENTS)

The Hawthorne Starship Machining team machines and delivers parts used in critical applications on Starship/Super Heavy - from regulators and solenoids to butterfly valves. The Supervisor of Starship Machining will guide a team of machinists and deburr technicians to build out a new world-class machine shop, own Starship low-cost high-precision valve parts, drive high safety and quality standards, grow machining expertise, generate creative solutions to overcome issues, and spearhead a production schedule to keep downstream valve assemblies fed at an increasing launch rate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise a team of machinists and technicians through daily work assignments, personnel development, and frequent feedback. Responsible for recruiting, mentoring, leading, training and supervising up to 25 machinists and technicians
• Track shop floor metrics and partner with engineering to maximize delivery rate through high machine utilization, low cycle time, high yield, and lights-out manufacturing
• Set and maintain a tight production schedule to meet downstream valve assembly demand and efficiently distribute workload to the team
• Ensure employee safety through regular assessments of equipment/tooling health, training, PPE use, and implementation of engineering solutions to mitigate risks. Prioritize personnel safety above all else, halting production when necessary
• Support the commissioning of CNCs and cleaning equipment in a new shop. Transition parts and programs from prove-out to high-volume production
• Drive shop floor culture of continuous improvement and maintain 5S protocols. Manage tooling inventory, cost, and storage

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience in the role of a CNC machinist
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production teams at all levels of the business
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing operations, especially machining processes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work 1 of the following shifts:
  • 1st shift (start time: 5:00AM)
  • 2nd shift (start time: 2:30PM)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:       

Supervisor: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00/per year  

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

DEBURR TECHNICIAN, MACHINING (STARSHIP) - 2ND SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret drawings per ASME Y14.5-2009 standard to maintain part specifications
• Deburr and process machined valve components in post machining
• Chase machine cut threads to size if necessary
• Polish tight tolerance surface finishes and inspect with profilometer
• Wash parts that have gone through deburr process and passivate using citric passivation process when required
• Assist with material inventory and prep for machining processes
• Operate a mass finishing barrel tumbler using given recipes for specific parts and materials
• Meet expectations for productivity and production goals
• Maintain a clean and efficient work environment
• Constantly keep products moving and alert management when production is inhibited
• Provide continuous ideas for process improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of professional work experience in a factory/production environment or the completion of a machining certification

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of deburr experience using various deburr techniques using manual and automated equipment
• Experience working in a machine shop
• Experience with basic blueprint reading
• Knowledge of CNC machining
• Experience using various measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, profilometers, and borescopes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work 2nd shift. Estimated start time: 2:30 PM.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted, 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, exposure to typical shop chemicals (coolant, solvents, cleaners) are generally required to perform the functions of this position

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Level 1: $22.00 - $24.00/hour
Level 2: $24.00 - $27.00/hour
Level 3: $26.50 - $30.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.