High Pressure Die Casting Machine Maintenance Technician

SpaceX • Bastrop, TX

1d • Onsite

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. HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARLINK) At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 4M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world. We are looking for skilled and well-rounded maintenance technicians to help ensure high productivity and reliability of our high volume Starlink User Terminal manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing and production environment
• 3+ years of experience with repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years high pressure die casting experience in a production environment
• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
• Methodical approach to troubleshooting with high level of attention to detail
• IPC-J-STD-001 certification and/or IPC-A-610 certification
• Ability to adjust equipment, feeder, and change over setups for each process
• 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 when necessary (skilled with use of Microsoft Office Suite)
• 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 Whys methodology

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line assets that includes high pressure die casting machines
• Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic) to troubleshoot systems down to the component level
• Utilize diagnostic equipment to monitor equipment performance, diagnose root cause, and make reliability improvement recommendations
• Use schematics, hand tools, electrical gauges and common test equipment for calibration, diagnosis and repair, or maintenance of equipment
• Communicate with suppliers, specify requirements, get quotations, and submit purchase requisitions to purchase necessary items
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees