Structures Technician (Machining)

- 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)

- 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)

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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

- Must be willing to work all shifts, additional overtime, and weekends as needed

- Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

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

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. 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.