Metal Spinning Technician (F9 Formed Structures)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

89d • $23 - $38

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. The Metal Spinning Technician (CNC Machinist) will work on the 2nd shift, performing various machining tasks to support SpaceX's mission.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of professional work experience deburring, grinding, or machining metal items OR a degree/certificate from a trade school/work program

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with large moveable structures, machines or parts requiring the use of cranes, forklifts, jacks or stationary lifts
• Knowledge of large machining operations, precision assembly operations and/or close tolerance equipment
• Heat treating experience (artificial aging, solution heat treating and/or annealing)
• Lifting and rigging experience/forklift operation
• Able to generate charts, graphs, pivot tables, slicers and reports from a dataset and explain trends and anomalies
• Experience utilizing different root cause analysis methods such as 5 why's, fishbone, and Pareto analysis
• Able to perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and fractions)
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Experience with drilling, reaming, honing and countersinking straight and close tolerance holes
• Experience using various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools, floor-mounted power tools and precision measuring tools on structures materials
• Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast paced work environment

Responsibilities

• Drill, ream, and countersink full-size holes in parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size using a drill motor, bits, reamers and countersinks to meet specified dimensional requirements
• Deburr holes using deburring tools, and files to prepare for installation of fasteners, clamps and positioners
• Assemble and disassemble tools in accordance with process specification
• Perform metal blending to achieve close tolerance surface finishes
• Move, mount, configure and set up work pieces to meet machine requirements prior to machining, spin forming or heat treating
• Run machinery and equipment to perform tasks, including but not limited to: CNC machining, spin forming, and heat treating

Benefits

• Pay range: Metal Spinning Technician/Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00/hour
• Metal Spinning Technician/Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50/hour
• Metal Spinning Technician/Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00/hour
• Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, 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
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees