Production Machinist (Starlink) - 2nd 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 involving micron-level-tolerance machined parts at production volumes. The role offers the opportunity to use advanced equipment, learn diamond turning, and help produce parts that push the boundaries of what can be machined.

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.
Availability to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
Availability for 10-hour shifts.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. 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 using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, in an environment with distracting sounds and noise levels.
Must meet SpaceX's stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required 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 produce micron-level-tolerance parts at production volumes.
Maintain maximum machine uptime by troubleshooting off-nominal issues, resolving alarms, repairing tooling, and maintaining best practices.
Troubleshoot machining and equipment issues.
Complete machining operations from 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 coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
Potential accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.