Starlink Production Technician - Machining

The role

You will support the manufacturing, development, and continuous improvement of micron and sub-micron-level tolerance parts and assemblies. This role focuses on cleaning, testing, assembly, metrology, inspection, and related support tasks.

What you will do

• Follow defined work instructions, process controls, and maintain a safe work environment
• Maintain maximum work center uptime by identifying and reporting off-nominal issues
• Perform cleaning, testing, assembly, inspection, and related support tasks on precision parts and assemblies
• Use metrology equipment including CMMs, optical microscopes, and other precision instruments
• Perform data entry, work tracking, and effective communication with team members and leadership
• Actively seek out and provide feedback on process improvements and efficiency opportunities
• Keep a clean and safe work environment following company guidelines

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of professional work experience using precision tools (torque tools, precision metrology instruments, precision testing equipment)
• Must be willing to work 1st or 2nd shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to stand for extended periods — 8 hours min
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
• Ability to work in an environment with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distra

Nice to have

• Experience working under a quality system with defined requirements
• Experience with micron or sub-micron tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them
• Experience in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company
• Experience operating CMM or other metrology equipment
• Experience with data entry and work tracking systems
• Exposure to precision machining or diamond turning environments

Benefits

• Company stock 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
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

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

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