Rigger (Critical Movement Team) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Rigger for its Critical Movement Team. The role involves safely rigging and moving flight hardware, components, tooling, and rocket stages using slings, lifting equipment, forklifts, and air bearing carts. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. On-the-job training is required and may involve travel to other SpaceX sites.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 1 year of experience in rigging, operating a forklift and following basic forklift safety rules, or working with or around overhead and/or self-propelled cranes.
Ability to perform duties requiring standing, kneeling, crouching, upper-body twisting, working in cramped positions and small openings, climbing hand over hand, lifting 25 pounds unassisted, and working on ladders or lifts at elevated heights.
Ability to work in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
Must be able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
Must meet U.S. export regulation 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

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, odd-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 them with round slings, and lift and break over barrel sections from vertical to horizontal for loading into a circumferential stir welding machine.
Safely rig complete rocket stages with designed tooling and round slings, then lift them from integration carts onto a transportation trailer or dolly.
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 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 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 to accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.