Soft Goods Technician

SpaceX • Bloomfield, CT

1d • $20 - $35 • Onsite

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. SOFT GOODS TECHNICIAN The Bloomfield soft goods team produces a variety of specialized fabric products (parachutes, rip-stitch modulators, protective closeouts, insulative covers etc.) for all SpaceX programs such as, Falcon, Dragon, Starship and Starlink. As a technician on the soft goods team, you will have the opportunity to develop a diverse skillset, from sewing and hardware installation to operating automated machinery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of hands-on work experience working in a manufacturing or production setting
• 1+ year of experience using workplace software (google workspace, Microsoft office, internal data or ticketing systems) in a professional, academic or project setting

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of professional sewing experience
• Experience as a seamster/seamstress/machinist in an industrial environment
• Experience creating and cutting different materials and fabrics
• Experience operating an automated cutting machine
• Experience in the automotive, aerospace or marine upholstery trades
• Experience with multi-needle machines (two needle, four needle)
• Experience with automatic machines (bar tacking, pattern tacking)
• Experience following written technical instructions and working to specifications

Responsibilities

• Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering and sorting materials and tools
• Handle a range of fabrics and materials with various properties, including nylon, Kevlar, zylon, spectra, Teflon etc.
• Cut and mark materials from templates and patterns, either by hand or by operating an automated cutting table, to specified tolerances
• Follow written work instructions on computers, perform basic shop math and measurements, and read engineering drawings to accurately assemble products
• Navigate through SpaceX’s online work order system, accurately clocking in and out of operations
• Locate and punch holes through heavy materials
• Install hardware such as pins, rivets, grommets, snaps, zippers, and fasteners
• Stitch components and materials by sewing machine or by hand sewing
• Sew using light, medium, and heavy duty sewing machines
• Adjust machine performance on material by observing machine operation, detecting malfunctions, and adjusting settings
• Maintain quality by inspecting raw material for flaws and finished product for nonconformance
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs
• Work with engineering and supervision to resolve assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications and implementing process improvements
• Ensure your workspace is maintained to be clean and organized every day
• Will adhere to safety and personal protection practices

Benefits

• You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED