Aerospace Friction Stir Welding Technician

Spacex; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Stock purchase plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays per year

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Friction Stir Welding Technician (Falcon) to set up and operate large machines to create friction stir welds on launch vehicles. You will perform precision blending, maintenance, and use micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ years of machining or metal fabrication; 3+ years in aerospace is preferred. SpaceX offers competitive pay bands, extensive benefits, and opportunities for overtime and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of machining, welding, or metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate large motion-controlled machines to weld friction stir welds on launch vehicles.
• Perform precision blending to prepare surfaces for welding and NDE.
• Maintain machines with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Use micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches for measurements.
• Support area projects to improve safety, quality and delivery.

Skills

3+ years of industry experience inMach

Excellent verbal and written communic

Ability to interpret electronic work

Ability to perform basic shop math

Experience with PLC troubleshooting HM

Experience with surface and sub-surf N

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

PLC troubleshooting tools

HMIs

NC programming

Job description

Hawthorne, CA

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

FRICTION STIR WELDING TECHNICIAN (FALCON)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and operate large, motion-controlled machines to create friction stir welds on launch vehicles
• Perform precision blending using hand tools to prepare metallic surfaces for welding and non-destructive evaluation
• Perform periodic maintenance on machines with complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches
• Assist with area projects to improve safety, quality, and delivery

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience with machining, welding, or metal fabrication

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of industry experience in machining, welding, or metal fabrication
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment in the aerospace industry
• Ability to interpret electronic work instructions, process specifications, and technical drawings
• Ability to perform basic shop math (such as geometry and trigonometry)
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, HMIs, and NC programming
• Experience with surface and sub-surface NDE methodologies (such as dye penetrant inspection or ultrasonic inspection)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work the following shifts:
  • Monday to Friday, 5:00AM - 3:30PM
  • Friday to Monday, 4:30AM - 4:30PM
• Must be open to work overtime and weekends as needed
• This is a hands-on position that may require standing for up to 4 hours a day and working directly with hardware on the floor
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be comfortable stooping, bending, standing, climbing ladders, or working in tight spaces
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Friction Stir Welding Technician/Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00/hour
Friction Stir Welding Technician/Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50/hour
Friction Stir Welding Technician/Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

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