Structures Technician (Starship) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

5h•$23 - $38•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. This role involves modifying, repairing, assembling, and installing rocket and spacecraft components and subcomponents. The technician will operate various manufacturing equipment, perform maintenance, install mechanical fasteners, and conduct testing operations. Key tasks include shimming, trimming, drilling, deburring, cleaning surfaces, applying finishes, and handling parts using cranes and forklifts. The position also requires determining correct fasteners, cold working holes, installing bushings, and ensuring work is completed per drawing specifications.

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
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
Must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

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
Align parts and secure in place using clecos or tooling/hand clamps
Operate and utilize sheet metal manufacturing equipment such as CNCs, brake presses, and rollers
Operate and utilize advanced manufacturing equipment such as robots, welders, and manufacturing software.
Perform routine maintenance procedures for up keep on tooling and equipment as required
Install mechanical 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)
Facilitate and perform component and assemblies testing operations on rocket and spacecraft structures, components and subcomponents (Pressurized testing, cycle testing, fatigue testing, etc.)
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
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, lift and unload parts with use of cranes, forklifts, and custom tools
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