Structures Technician (Machining)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

8h • $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.
STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN (MACHINING)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Modify, repair, assemble, and install rocket and spacecraft components and subcomponents
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
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)
Shim and/or trim parts as required
Select drill bits, reamers and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full-size holes
Locate, drill pilot holes using drill motor and proper size drill bit(s)
Drill, ream, countersink full size holes in parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size using drill motor
Deburr panels per drawing, using proper tools (e.g., deburr knife, rotary tools and orbital sander)
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
Use solvents to clean surfaces prior to sealing or assembly
Apply sealant, Alodine, primer, adhesives, special finishes
Load and unload ovens to bond detail parts to assemblies
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
Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing
Self-check work after completion using QA instruments to ensure it is complete per drawing
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience in hardware assembly, test, maintenance, material handling, and/or installation; OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&P, manufacturing, and/or electronics

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of professional structural assembly experience
• A&P license
• Experience drilling, reaming, honing and/or countersinking straight and close tolerance holes
• Experience gained through the military or within an aviation manufacturing company
• Experience using various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools, floor-mounted power tools and precision measuring tools
• Capable of visualizing a three-dimensional shape from a two-dimensional view and understanding symbols, flag notes, and general notes
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and fractions)
• Experience making basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications

Responsibilities

• Modify, repair, assemble, and install rocket and spacecraft components and subcomponents
• 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
• 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)
• Shim and/or trim parts as required
• Select drill bits, reamers and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full-size holes
• Locate, drill pilot holes using drill motor and proper size drill bit(s)
• Drill, ream, countersink full size holes in parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size using drill motor
• Deburr panels per drawing, using proper tools (e.g., deburr knife, rotary tools and orbital sander)
• 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
• Use solvents to clean surfaces prior to sealing or assembly
• Apply sealant, Alodine, primer, adhesives, special finishes
• Load and unload ovens to bond detail parts to assemblies
• 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
• Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing
• Self-check work after completion using QA instruments to ensure it is complete per drawing
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

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