Diamond Turning Machinist (Starshield)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

18h•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
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and able to maneuver in tight spaces
Ability to work in an environment with 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
Must be willing to work onsite in Hawthorne, CA
Must be willing to travel for a few weeks a year for initial and ongoing training on machining equipment
Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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