Rigger (Critical Movement Team) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

9d•$23 - $38

About The Position

The Rigger on SpaceX’s Critical Movement Team safely rigs and moves flight hardware, components, tooling, and rocket stages throughout manufacturing and integration operations. The role uses slings, protectors, designed tooling, forklifts, and air bearing carts to position and transport equipment and hardware. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. On-the-job training is required and may involve travel to other SpaceX sites. Employees must be able to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 1 year of experience in rigging, operating a forklift while following basic forklift safety rules, or working with or around overhead and/or self-propelled cranes.
Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, twist the upper body, work in cramped positions and small openings, climb hand over hand, lift 25 pounds unassisted, and work on ladders or lifts at elevated heights.
Ability to work in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
Ability to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
Must meet SpaceX’s stated U.S. government export authorization requirements, including qualifying U.S. citizenship or immigration status, or eligibility to obtain required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Certified forklift operator.
At least 2 years of professional experience as a certified overhead crane operator.
NCCCO Rigger I/II qualifications or certifications.
Previous experience lifting large, oddly shaped, or unbalanced loads.
Valid driver’s license, Class B or higher.

Responsibilities

Safely rig flight hardware with round or flat slings and protectors, then lift it into and out of manufacturing machines.
Safely rig flight hardware components with flat or round slings for delivery from machine, non-destructive testing, and drilling workshops.
Safely rig and lift large tooling jigs and fixtures into position and onto flight hardware.
Install tooling onto flight hardware barrel sections; rig and lift them, then break them over from vertical to horizontal for loading into a circumferential stir welding machine.
Use designed tooling and round slings to lift complete rocket stages from integration carts onto transportation trailers or dollies.
Safely rig flight hardware with round or flat slings and lift it using a 6–20k forklift.
Operate air bearing carts to move flight hardware from station to station.

Benefits

Potential 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.
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.