Material Flow Technician - 1st Shift

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Material Flow Technician to establish physical processes and configure systems that support new production cells, materials layouts, and continuous improvement. The role applies material-flow principles such as lineside presentation, dense storage, efficient carts and racks, and packaging standards. Technicians implement engineering designs and support production materials operations, with a focus on efficient material handling, inventory accuracy, and safe work areas. The position works first-shift hours, generally 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with overtime and weekends as needed. Schedules may vary according to site operational needs, so flexibility is required. Candidates must be able to work at heights up to 500 feet, in confined spaces, and while using an air-purifying respirator. U.S. export-control eligibility is required, or the ability to obtain the necessary authorizations. Compensation is listed at three levels: Level 1, $22.00–$27.00; Level 2, $27.00–$33.00; and Level 3, $33.00–$40.00. Actual level and base salary are determined case by case based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The total rewards package may include company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an employee stock purchase plan. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; discounts and other perks; up to three weeks of accrued paid vacation; at least 10 paid holidays per year; and paid sick leave under company policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 1 year of experience supporting process or operational improvement in an industrial environment.
Ability to work first-shift hours (6:00 AM to 4:30 PM), overtime, and weekends as needed; flexibility is required because schedules vary with site operational needs.
Ability to stand for extended periods, including 8 or more hours.
Ability to perform repetitive operations involving standing up to 6 hours per day, sitting up to 3 hours per day, pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds unassisted for 2 or more hours per day, overhead reaching up to 1 hour per day, walking up to 6 hours per day, lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted for 2 or more hours per day, climbing ladders or stairs up to 1 hour per day, kneeling or crouching up to 1 hour per day, and upper-body twisting up to 6 hours per day.
Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 30 minutes or less per day.
Ability to safely work at heights up to 500 feet, in confined spaces, and using an air-purifying respirator.
Must meet U.S. export-control requirements as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Strong computer skills and familiarity with the full suite of Microsoft Office products.
Experience using basic industrial hand tools, such as screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, and tape measures, and power tools, such as drills, cutting tools, and grinding tools.
Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing environments.
Ability to read and understand CAD drawings.
SQL and Tableau experience.
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
APICS or another supply-chain certification.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Set up physical material-flow processes and system configurations for new production cells, layouts, and engineering designs.
Implement material-flow layouts, racking and floor locations, part labels, material carts, and small-parts storage in gravity-flow racking.
Own small-part flow setup, including locations, space-efficient packaging, and min/max levels consistent with supply-chain strategy.
Provide input on packaging and part-flow designs to maximize part density and handling efficiency while maintaining part quality.
Identify opportunities to improve materials-management processes.
Support project management for new processes and cell implementation, including timeline input, bill-of-materials development, and storage and delivery of project materials.
Provide surge support to Materials Management operations, including receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, and lineside production coordination.
Maintain production-material inventory accuracy through timely transactions and cycle counts.
Maintain tools and supplies used for process improvement, including mobile equipment and hand tools.
Disposition obsolete or orphaned material resulting from new process or cell implementation.
Maintain current certifications for relevant Materials Management equipment and processes.
Provide leaders and engineers with input about potential safety hazards in new processes and locations.

Benefits

Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various discounts and perks.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave under company policy.