Metal Spinning Technician (COPV)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

5d•$23 - $38

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a Metal Spinning Technician to perform machining and fabrication tasks involving structural parts and assemblies. The work includes preparing and configuring workpieces, operating equipment for CNC machining, spin forming, and heat treating, and performing precision drilling, deburring, blending, and tool assembly in accordance with specifications. The position requires willingness to work one of the listed shifts, and may require overtime or weekend work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 1 year of structural assembly, machine operation, surface blending, or hand tool usage, or a certificate from an accredited trade school or program.
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
Must be able and willing to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Must be able and willing to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, safety-toe shoes, face masks, hard hats, and respirators.
Must be able to perform job activities involving lifting, standing, kneeling, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.
Must be willing and able to tolerate loud noise, heat, odors, and lubricant remnants.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large movable structures, machines, or parts requiring cranes, forklifts, jacks, or stationary lifts.
Knowledge of large machining operations, precision assembly operations, and/or close-tolerance equipment.
Heat treating experience, including artificial aging, solution heat treating, and/or annealing.
Lifting and rigging experience or forklift operation.
Ability to generate charts, graphs, pivot tables, slicers, and reports from datasets and explain trends and anomalies.
Experience using root cause analysis methods such as 5 Whys, fishbone, and Pareto analysis.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately, including operations with decimals and fractions.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
Experience drilling, reaming, honing, and countersinking straight and close-tolerance holes.
Experience using hand tools, handheld power tools, floor-mounted power tools, and precision measuring tools on structural materials.
Ability to adapt to changing work assignments and a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

Drill, ream, and countersink holes in parts and assemblies in the proper sequence and to specified dimensions using drill motors, bits, reamers, and countersinks.
Deburr holes with deburring tools and files to prepare for installation of fasteners, clamps, and positioners.
Assemble and disassemble tools according to process specifications.
Perform metal blending to achieve close-tolerance surface finishes.
Move, mount, configure, and set up workpieces to meet requirements before machining, spin forming, or heat treating.
Operate machinery and equipment for tasks including CNC machining, spin forming, and heat treating.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various discounts and perks.
Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.