Prefabrication Technician (Starship Launch Hardware) - Level 4/5

SpaceX•Cape Canaveral, FL

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. PREFABRICATION TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE) - LEVEL 4/5 The Pre-Fabrication Technician is a vital role that will be responsible for critical operations supporting launch and fabrication activities with customers spanning the entire organization. They will join a team responsible for initial fabrication operations for structural applications such as waterjet and plasma cutting, shape cutting, press brake operation, sawing, wheel abrading, and others as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
7+ years of professional hands-on experience with waterjets, laser cutters, plasma cutters, or similar fabrication equipment
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Must be willing to work overtime with limited notice including nights and weekends
Occasional travel to other sites is expected
Ability to work at elevated heights and in confined spaces
Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted; standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying may be required to perform the functions of this position
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in fabrication role
Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints
Experience with Flow waterjets, Plasma tables, large vertical bandsaws, wheel abraders, shape cutters, brake presses, or other similar equipment
Experience with industrial hand tools such as grinders, saws, and drills
Experience with blueprint reading, GD&T interpretation, and precision measurement and inspection experience
Experience in any of the following software: NX, Flow waterjet software suite, Hypertherm, Rotary Tube, MasterCam, ProNest
Ability to work on computers and learn and utilize manufacturing software
Familiarity with industrial machine maintenance
Material handling skills including forklift operation

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of fabrication machinery as required to meet production goals, including waterjets and plasma cutters
Prepare components for weld, machine, and paint operations
Manufacture complete parts with a waterjet
Read, understand, and execute work instructions
Follow process parameters and report up errors and improvements
Perform work to the safety standards set forth by SpaceX leadership
Maintain machinery to manufacture’s standards
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Complete projects within tight deadlines independently
Complete communication loops regarding all job responsibilities