Technical Trainer, CNC Machining (Starship Components)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

A Machining Technical Trainer is driven by the fundamental belief that hands-on technical education is essential to building world-class manufacturing capability. This role combines that belief with a strong sense of urgency, creativity, and resourcefulness to develop and deliver practical training that enables the machine shop team to safely and efficiently operate Okuma mill-turns, mills, and lathes. The ideal candidate brings deep machine shop experience, educational experience developing and delivering technical training programs, strong communication skills, innovative problem-solving abilities, and a passion for contributing to the advancement of human space exploration through precision machining excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience as a technical/on-the-job trainer, conducting hands-on, instructor-led machining or CNC courses

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, industrial education, or related field
5+ years of hands-on experience in a machine shop environment
5+ years of experience creating training materials and delivering technical training programs
Strong knowledge of Okuma mill-turns, mills, and lathes
Experience programming and operating Okuma CNC systems (G-code, M-code, tool offsets, work coordinate systems)
Proficiency with the development of training programs and materials, including student assessments and hands-on machining exercises
Ability to independently analyze, review, and research machining processes and applicable standards
In-depth understanding of production machining processes (CNC milling, turning, mill-turn operations, tooling, fixturing, and precision measurement)
Excellent oral and written training and communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with video editing or online training module development
Demonstrated experience as a team-oriented self-starter, eager to meet and exceed objectives with the ability to handle a multi-project environment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and machining specifications

Responsibilities

Create course materials using educational tools: PowerPoint, student handouts, exams, study materials, and instructor-led student assessments focused on CNC machining
Own, create, and edit training Engineering Masters (EMs) for relevant machining training courses
Partner directly with subject matter experts to design and develop engaging content for a variety of audiences and delivery modes (online, classroom, and shop floor) with clear strategies and tactics to achieve desired learning outcomes, including but not limited to: Okuma operation and programming, general mill-turn operation, CNC setup, tool selection, and machining safety
Lead training modules (On the Job and self-paced) for Production & Engineering teams on Okuma mill-turns, mills, and lathes
Assess and evaluate student performance through practical tests on CNC and conventional equipment, machining projects, and written exams
Organize, schedule, and manage enrollments, attendance, and student performance
Develop process specifications and research new machining technologies and techniques for Okuma CNC systems
Perform special assignments (e.g. leading machine setup improvements or process modifications in the shop)
Engage Production Management, Engineering, Quality and other subject matter experts to gather feedback and implement process improvements for future training modules
Coordinate with third party vendors for specialized Okuma resources and instruction when needed