Metal Spinning Technician (COPV)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a Metal Spinning Technician to perform machining, spin forming, heat treating, and related preparation and assembly work on parts and assemblies. The role includes producing holes to specified dimensions, deburring and blending surfaces, assembling and disassembling tools according to process specifications, and configuring workpieces for machining, spin forming, or heat treating. Technicians operate machinery and equipment, including CNC machining, spin-forming, and heat-treating equipment. The position requires willingness to work either of the listed weekday shifts, as well as overtime or weekends when needed. It also involves physical activity such as lifting, standing, kneeling, climbing, bending, and carrying, and exposure to loud noise, heat, odors, and lubricant remnants. Required personal protective equipment must be worn.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 1 year of experience in structural assembly, machine operation, surface blending, or hand-tool use, or a certificate from an accredited trade school or program.
Willingness to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
Ability and willingness to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
Ability and willingness to wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability and willingness to perform physical activities including lifting, standing, kneeling, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.
Willingness and ability to tolerate loud noise, heat, odors, and lubricant remnants.
Must meet U.S. export-control requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Experience working 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, such as 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 accurately perform basic arithmetic, 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 full-size holes in parts or assemblies in the correct sequence and to specified dimensions.
Deburr holes using deburring tools and files in preparation for fasteners, clamps, and positioners.
Assemble and disassemble tools in accordance with process specifications.
Perform metal blending to achieve close-tolerance surface finishes.
Move, mount, configure, and set up workpieces to meet machine requirements before machining, spin forming, or heat treating.
Operate machinery and equipment, including CNC machining, spin forming, and heat treating equipment.

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.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various discounts and perks.
Potential accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave under company policy.