Equipment Maintenance Technician (Starlink)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
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

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

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