MACHINE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to Millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world.

SpaceX is looking for an experienced machine maintenance supervisor to oversee maintenance activities that support the Starlink program. The maintenance supervisor will be responsible for building the team and developing all the processes necessary to create a high performing maintenance department. This candidate should have strong leadership skills and extensive experience managing schedules and workflows while working in a fast paced environment, .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and lead a competent team of multi-skilled technicians capable of dealing with the varying process equipment supporting the build process
• Create and update PM work plans and schedules for all assets
• Support the engineers/planner with establishing the type of corrective maintenance and requested completion date, based on the analyses of each asset in failure, in order to create the required PM schedule
• Partner with engineering team, keeping up to date with all new developing technology that could improve our production operations
• Build a spares inventory that supports the maintenance strategy for each equipment type
• Responsible for supporting the scheduler to assign technicians and contractors to complete all PM schedule
• Responsible for supervising the execution of all maintenance work including emergency breakdown situation and monitoring progress
• Troubleshooting as needed to ensure a timely completion
• Communicate progress to the stakeholders at any time during the work
• Develop and manage metrics like Uptime, OEE and mean time to repair that will steer the correct decision making in the department
• Responsible for verifying all activities have been executed as planned and confirming that the asset is working again, according to required values
• Establish possible residual effects and take required action to prevent problems from reoccurring
• Responsible for root cause analysis reports to feedback learning and improvement opportunities to the maintenance engineers and asset owners to further improve maintenance performance
• Assign the correct skills to each situation and maintain a skills matrix for all technicians and identify their training needs
• Report and keep a daily log of activities, create major breakdown reports, and manage workforce shift utilization as well as absence request

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience in machining, maintenance, or production/manufacturing; OR 5+ years of professional experience in machining, maintenance, or production/manufacturing
• 2+ years of experience in a direct leadership role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in an engineering discipline
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production teams
• Ability to adapt to constant changing work assignments and a fast paced work environment
• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles, and efficiency methods

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to support the following shifts:
  • Sunday - Wednesday from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday - Saturday from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• 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
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Production Supervisor: $105,000.00 - $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.

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARLINK)

We are looking for a self-sufficient, independent, all-round technician, performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on various equipment. A systematic problem solver that understands a high-volume manufacturing environment and keeps the equipment running in optimal condition while collaborating with internal and external customers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and repair all critical assets to ensure their proper operating condition
• Provide maintenance on various equipment such as ovens, furnaces, vacuum systems, composite ply cutting machines, epoxy dispensing machines, environmental test chambers, tube-bending equipment, etc
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems down to the component level
• Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/ electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate 
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• 3+ years of experience with repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Maintenance experience with Thermotron, Envirotronic, Mycronic, Unholtz-Dickie, and Acutronic equipment
• Maintenance experience with various welding equipment (robotic, electron beam, friction, etc.)
• Maintenance experience on gas and electric ovens, vacuum systems, environmental thermal testing, and ply cutting equipment
• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
• Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment
• Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings
• Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
• Familiar with Lean or Six Sigma tools like Five Why’s Methodology
• Analytic thinker that gets to the root of the problem and comes up with permanent solution to remedy the issue
• Ability to navigate, utilize, and close out work orders 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work one of the following shifts:
• 1st shift: Monday - Friday 3:00am - 3:00pm
• 2nd shift: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 3:00am
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed
• 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 AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    
Equipment Maintenance Technician/Level 1: $26.00 - $32.00/hour    
Equipment Maintenance Technician/Level 2: $30.00 - $38.00/hour    
Equipment Maintenance Technician/Level 3: $35.00 - $44.00/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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

STARLINK PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE - TEMPORARY

One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, the Starlink satellite constellation, is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. We are looking for talented production associates/assemblers to help establish new manufacturing and test processes and eventually ramp to full-scale production for the user terminal (a high-volume manufactured product that consumers will have in their homes).

The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the development of prototype manufacturing and test capabilities
• Support the mechanical/electrical assembly of user terminal components, subassemblies, and final assembly according to instructions
• Operate light equipment such as drills, custom build tooling, crimpers, and presses
• Program, load, operate, and troubleshoot automated equipment
• Execute equipment maintenance and calibration schedules
• Package final products for delivery
• Maintain consumables inventory
• Assist engineers with development builds and other tasks
• Help, develop, and optimize production line stations and processes
• Keep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained workspace
• Ensure product quality and conformance to design requirements
• Put safety as number one priority

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: 6 months 
• LOCATION: Hawthorne 
• SHIFT:
• Monday - Friday 4:00 am - 2:30 pm
• Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - 2:30 am
• Sunday - Wednesday 5:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Sunday - Wednesday 2:30 am - 2:30 pm

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of mechanical or electrical assembly experience
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, and controlled documentation such as: layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures/work instructions; schematics, engineering drawings, and parts list
• Able to proficiently use a PC, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company
• Experience with electrical wiring
• Electro-mechanical assembly and prototype development experience
• Experience setting up and running tests and experiments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work one of the following shifts:
• Monday - Friday 4:00 am - 2:30 pm
• Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - 2:30 am
• Sunday - Wednesday 5:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Sunday - Wednesday 2:30 am - 2:30 pm
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 50lbs. unassisted

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
Starlink Production Associate/Level 1: $22.00/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 potential discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, and various other discounts and perks. You will also be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.