Structures Technician (Composites)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

124d • $23 - $38

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience using hands tools in the aerospace, manufacturing, marine or automotive industry OR certificate from a credited trade school

Nice To Haves

• Experience with reaming, honing and/or countersinking of uniform close tolerance holes in proper sequence while using the correct tool for the job (e.g., rivet gun and bucking bar, drill motor, power screwdriver, 'C' squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner)
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes and general notes
• Experience working with composites
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, read SOPs (standard operating procedures)
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working within a fast-paced production environment

Responsibilities

• Trim and finish composite and metallic assemblies
• Assemble structures including setup, bonding and fastener applications
• Surface prep, using grit blast, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques
• Repair composite defects
• Use tooling holes, pilot holes, or by hand (as required), per drawing or tooling instructions
• Align parts and secure in place using clecos or tooling/hand clamps
• Check for good edge margins and alignment
• Select drill bits, reamers and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full size holes
• Drill, ream, countersink full size holes in parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size using drill motor
• Set countersinking tools to proper depth as required
• Disassemble parts and deburr holes using chip chasers, deburring tools, and files to prepare for installation of fasteners
• Load and unload ovens to bond detail parts to assemblies
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner
• Determine and obtain correct type and size fasteners
• Cold work holes to prepare for close tolerance fastener installation
• Install bushings into housings using arbor press and/or hydraulic puller
• Apply liquid nitrogen to facilitate installation of bushings
• Install fasteners in correct sequence per drawing, using correct tools (e.g., rivet gun and bucking bar, drill motor, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner)

Benefits

• Pay range: Structures Technician/Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00/hour
• Structures Technician/Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50/hour
• Structures Technician/Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00/hour
• Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees