Waterjet Operator (Starlink)

About the position

As a Waterjet Operator, you will be working on Starlink's Development team and responsible for Programming and operating a waterjet and other shop equipment to produce sheet metal parts. The waterjet operator will work closely with engineering to support high-impact projects to rapidly grow the Starlink factory. There are significant opportunities for growth in this position as you will be working your way into programming and operating other machines such as; lasers, press brakes, and other state-of-the-art fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate water jets
• Experience with proper start-up and shut-down of water jets
• Must be able to program and set-up using proper garnet and mixing nozzles
• Generate multiple part nesting’s and print layouts
• Troubleshoot program, offset, and condition settings and adjust corrections
• Work in accordance to established safety rules and good housekeeping practices
• Work on additional equipment or tasks outside the job description as directed by the floor supervisor for production needs or continuous improvement
• Accurately record time and production numbers daily/report scrap

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience programming and operating water jets

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CNC machine operation
• Experience with Fiber laser cutting machines
• Experience with overhead cranes, basic hand tools, tape measure, calipers, micrometers, air grinders, etc.
• Experience with DXF, DWG and various print file types
• Able to navigate documentation from production records and database
• Able to identify material types and thickness as associated to work orders
• Able to read interpret blueprints and understand part tolerances per print specification

Benefits

• Pay range: Waterjet Operator/Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50/hour
• Waterjet Operator/Level 2: $25.00 - $31.00/hour
• Waterjet Operator/Level 3: $29.00 - $37.00/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
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
• Company shuttles offered for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday