Friction Stir Welding Technician (Falcon)
About The Position
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. FRICTION STIR WELDING TECHNICIAN (FALCON) This is a hands-on position that may require standing for up to 4 hours a day and working directly with hardware on the floor. Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted. Must be comfortable stooping, bending, standing, climbing ladders, or working in tight spaces. Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience with machining, welding, or metal fabrication
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of industry experience in machining, welding, or metal fabrication
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment in the aerospace industry
- Ability to interpret electronic work instructions, process specifications, and technical drawings
- Ability to perform basic shop math (such as geometry and trigonometry)
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting, HMIs, and NC programming
- Experience with surface and sub-surface NDE methodologies (such as dye penetrant inspection or ultrasonic inspection)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate large, motion-controlled machines to create friction stir welds on launch vehicles
- Perform precision blending using hand tools to prepare metallic surfaces for welding and non-destructive evaluation
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines with complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
- Accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches
- Assist with area projects to improve safety, quality, and delivery
Benefits
- long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
- potential discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
