Tube Bender (Starship)

The role

You will be responsible for the successful fabrication of precision tube assemblies that support Starship vehicle projects. You will coordinate tube bending operations, operate equipment, and work with engineering to prove out designs.

What you will do

• Coordinate activity with technicians and support functions through all tube bending operations
• Set up, operate, and supervise the operation of all tube-bending equipment
• Work closely with engineering to prove out designs to blueprint
• Solve tube fitment issues and document changes
• Develop and manage actions to improve both quality and productivity

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Must be able to lift a min. of 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours minimum
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 1 hour per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
• Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day

Nice to have

• Experience working with thin-walled tubing
• Experience working with Inconel, titanium, aluminum, nickel, and stainless steel
• Experience with CNC bending machines and control systems – preferably Crippa, BLM and/or Horn bending machines
• Previous training in lean/continuous improvement tools
• Ability to set up and operate tube fabrication equipment
• Ability to interpret blueprints and articulate work instructions
• Knowledge of tube cleaning requirements for aerospace
• Knowledge of orbital tube welding (OTW)
• Experience with manual tubing benders

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• May be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm capabilities, which may include a medical history review

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars.