Machine Maintenance Technician

SpaceX • Redmond, WA

7h • $25 - $45

About The Position

The Machine Maintenance Technician will be involved in solving equipment and tooling problems on a daily basis in order to improve SpaceX asset availability. SpaceX doesn’t shut down production for maintenance, and instead we find ways to predict failures and perform the maintenance without interrupting production. This role will require you to work directly with the engineers and other technicians who design and build unique machines to solve critical problems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical repair
• Must be available to work the following shifts:
• 1st shift Monday - Friday (5:00 AM - 3:30PM)
• 2nd shift Monday - Friday (3:30 PM to 2 AM)
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Valid Washington state driver’s license
• Ability to stand up for up to 8 hours during the day
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work directly with the hardware on the floor while being comfortable stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing and standing (including on lifts and ladders)
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of maintenance technician experience
• Extreme troubleshooting and problem-solving skill sets
• Millwright skills and abilities and industrial multi-craft and mechanical trades
• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings
• Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)
• Experience with hand/power tools, forklifts, and other heavy equipment
• Laser tracker or similar precision inspection experience
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies and industry standards

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all assets to ensure their proper operating condition
• Troubleshoot, repair control devices such as PLCs, HMIs, CNC controls
• Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul of mechanical systems like, pumps, chillers, gearboxes, etc
• Perform work order repairs, inspections and adjustments
• Provide maintenance on various equipment: vacuum chambers, thermal chambers, CNC machines, production automation and controls equipment, tooling fixtures, and other industrial machinery
• Drive forklifts and company vehicles
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Benefits

• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED