CNC Machinist (Starship Components) - Level 4/5

The role

The person will operate CNC machines and produce flight hardware. They will perform precision set-ups, manage cutting tools, and conduct preventative maintenance on machines.

What you will do

• Operate CNC machines and produce flight hardware
• Perform precision set-ups of various CNC machines
• Prioritize daily work to ensure high machine uptime
• Manage cutting tools in CNC machines
• Deburr hardware in your work center
• Operate clean line equipment, laser part marking, and general part finishing requirements
• Operate and effectively use calibrated devices
• Perform CNC machine preventative maintenance on a weekly and monthly basis
• Maintain the shop in terms of chip bins, oils, greases, 5S and general upkeep activities
• Complete work instructions and test plans to document needed data

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 8+ years of experience in CNC machining
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
• Must be able to stand and kneel unassisted
• Must be able to do repetitive movement; bend or twist; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; exposure to sounds and distractive noise levels

Nice to have

• 10+ years of experience operating CNC machinery
• Motivation to learn technical aspects of CNC machining
• Ability to read accurately and write clearly
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately
• Experience in shop math, tooling technology, blueprint reading and measurement of parts
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong interpersonal skills including, but not limited to, contributing to a team-oriented environment, balancing team and individual responsibilities

Benefits

• Company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 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

Before you apply

• Applicant 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 eligibl

About the company

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.