CNC Machinist (Raptor) - Level 4/5

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

18h

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a CNC Machinist to operate and set up CNC machines and produce flight hardware. The role supports program production goals and downstream deliveries by completing machining, finishing, inspection, maintenance, documentation, and shop upkeep. Machinists prioritize daily work to maximize machine uptime, manage cutting tools, and support teammates in a fast-paced, changing environment. The position requires availability for first shift, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, as well as overtime and weekend hours. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and kneeling, repetitive movement, bending or twisting, handling and controlling objects and tools, and working around distracting sounds and noise levels. The stated pay ranges are $36.00–$43.00 per hour for Level 4 and $41.00–$51.00 per hour for Level 5. Actual level and base salary are determined case by case based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Additional compensation may include long-term incentives such as company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and the opportunity to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k) plan; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; discounts and perks; up to three weeks of accrued paid vacation; and at least 10 paid holidays per year. Applicants must meet U.S. Government export-control requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 8 years of manufacturing experience.
Available for overtime and weekend hours.
Available for first shift, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds without accommodation.
Able to stand and kneel without accommodation.
Able to perform repetitive movements; bend or twist; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and work around distracting sounds and noise levels.
Must meet U.S. Government export-control requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of manufacturing experience.
Motivation to learn technical aspects of CNC machining.
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 contributing to a team-oriented environment and balancing team and individual responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Operate CNC machines and produce flight hardware to meet program-level production-rate goals.
Deburr hardware in the assigned work center to support deliveries to downstream customers.
Chase machine-cut threads to size.
Inspect surface finishes, threads, and broken edges.
Use a borescope to check parts for internal defects and debris.
Operate clean-line equipment and laser part-marking equipment, and perform general part finishing according to requirements.
Use calibrated devices to ensure hardware leaving the machine shop conforms to print requirements.
Perform weekly and monthly preventative maintenance on CNC machines.
Maintain the shop, including chip bins, oils, greases, 5S, and general upkeep.
Complete work instructions and test plans to document required data throughout each process.
Perform precision setups of various CNC machines on state-of-the-art assets.
Prioritize daily work to maintain high machine uptime across the assigned shop or area.
Manage cutting tools in CNC machines so required tools are loaded and measured before upcoming programs are called.
Remain flexible in a fast-paced, changing environment and support teammates.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various discounts and perks.
Accrual of three weeks of paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Opportunity to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.