Production Machinist (Starlink) - 1st Shift - Level 4/5

SpaceX•Woodinville, WA

1d•$38 - $52

About The Position

As a CNC Production Machinist on SpaceX’s Ultra Precision Machining team, you will manufacture, develop, and continuously improve key technologies by machining micron-level tolerance parts at production volumes. The role offers the opportunity to work with world-class equipment, learn diamond turning, and help produce parts that other companies cannot, while pushing the boundaries of what is possible to machine.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 5 years of experience with G-code and CNC mill/lathe setup, operation, and/or programming.
Experience working in production machining cells.
Experience machining parts.
Must be available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
Must be available for 10-hour shifts.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Ability to stand for at least 8 hours.
Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
Ability to work with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; role involves exposure to distracting sounds and noise levels.
Must meet SpaceX ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of horizontal mill setup experience.
At least 5 years of vertical mill setup experience.
Experience using pallet systems and cells.
At least 1 year of CNC programming experience using NX.
Diamond turning experience.
Experience with micron-level tolerance parts and how to handle and inspect them.
Experience working with aluminum and copper.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate multi-axis CNC machines to machine micron-level tolerance parts at production volumes.
Maintain maximum machine uptime by troubleshooting off-nominal issues, including resolving alarms, repairing tooling, and actively maintaining best practices.
Troubleshoot machining and machine issues.
Complete machining operations using blueprints, drawings, and/or verbal instructions.
Work with complex, tight-tolerance parts and various materials.

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.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.