Diamond Turning Machinist (Starshield)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As a diamond turning machinist, you are responsible for the manufacturing and development of sub-micron level tolerance diamond turned parts at production volumes. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to use world-class equipment, learn/expand a diamond turning skillset, and work with some of the best and brightest in their fields. The scope of this team is to make the parts that other companies cannot, and to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible to machine.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
6+ months of experience operating CNC machines

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience operating CNC machines
Experience running diamond turning lathes
Experience with sub-micron tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them
CNC Lathe setup experience
Understanding of optics manufacturing and associated metrology
Ability to provide feedback and suggest process improvements to production and engineering teams

Responsibilities

Follow defined work instructions, process controls, and maintaining a safe work environment
Maintain maximum machine and work center up time by identifying and reporting off-nominal issues such as alarms, out of tolerance conditions, and actively maintaining best practices
Use metrology, including CMM’s, optical microscopes, and Zygo interferometers
Change tools and tooling by following defined processes
Data entry, work tracking, and effective communication with production teams, engineering, and leadership

Benefits

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