Material Flow Technician - 1st Shift

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

6d•$22 - $40

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Material Flow Technician to set up physical processes and system configurations that support new production cells, materials layouts, and continuous improvement. The role applies material-flow principles to lineside presentation, dense storage solutions, carts and racks for material movement, and packaging standards. The technician implements material-flow engineering designs, establishes small-part flow and presentation, supports new process and cell projects, and provides operational support to Materials Management as needed. The position also requires maintaining inventory accuracy, relevant equipment certifications, process-improvement tools, and safe working practices.

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 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), overtime, and weekends as needed; schedule varies with site operational needs and requires flexibility.
Ability to stand for extended periods, including 8 or more hours.
Ability to perform repetitive operations, including standing, sitting, pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds unassisted, overhead reaching, walking, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, climbing ladders or stairs, kneeling/crouching, and upper-body twisting, at the durations specified in the posting.
Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for up to 30 minutes per day.
Ability to safely work at heights up to 500 feet, in confined spaces, and while using an air-purifying respirator.

Nice To Haves

Strong computer skills and familiarity with the full suite of MS Office products.
Experience using basic industrial hand tools, including screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, and tape measures, and power tools, including 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 other supply-chain certification.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Set up material-flow processes and part presentation for new build cells according to material-flow standards and engineering designs, including physical infrastructure and system configuration.
Implement material-flow designs, including layout implementation, racking and floor-location setup, part labeling, building material-movement carts, and slotting small parts into 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 efficient handling while maintaining part quality.
Identify process-improvement opportunities within materials management.
Support project management for new process and cell implementation by providing timeline input, helping create project bills of materials, and managing storage and delivery of project materials.
Provide surge support to Materials Management operations as needed, including receiving, put away, picking, shipping, and lineside Production Coordinator support.
Maintain production-material inventory accuracy through timely transactions and cycle counting to identify gaps.
Maintain tools needed for process improvement, including mobile equipment, hand tools, and miscellaneous supplies.
Ensure complete disposition of 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 on potential safety hazards when setting up new processes and locations.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for 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, vision, and dental coverage.
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
Potential accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.