CNC Machinist (Starlink) - 2nd Shift - Level 4/5

The role

This person will set up and operate multi-axis CNC machines including mills and lathes. They will perform drilling, tapping, milling, and turning on complex parts using blueprints or verbal instructions.

What you will do

• Set up and operate multi-axis CNC machines up to 5 Axis mills and 6 axis lathes
• Perform all types of drilling, tapping and milling and turning
• Complete machining operations from blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions
• Machine complex, tight tolerances parts and various materials
• Material prep, deburring parts, hauling chips, oiling machines, sweeping up and initiating or assisting in organizational tasks

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 7+ years of experience in the setup and operation of CNC machines
• G-code experience
• Able to lift a minimum of 40lbs. unassisted
• Able to stand for extended periods- 8 hours min
• Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
• Repetitive movement, bending or twisting, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting

Nice to have

• 10+ years of experience in the setup and operation of CNC machines
• Experience with GD&T or interpreting blueprints/manufacturing drawings
• Short run, prototype, non-production machining experience
• Horizontal mill experience
• Basic programming experience
• Experience running lathes + live tooling

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• 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
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
• Company shuttles from select Seattle locations

Before you apply

• Applicant 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

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are building the Starlink broadband internet system using satellites and consumer antennae.