Aerospace Structures Machining Technician

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

Medical, vision and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Structures Technician (Machining) to modify, repair, assemble and install rocket and spacecraft components. You will align parts, drill, countersink, and fasten parts per detailed drawings, using appropriate tools and fixtures.

The role requires experience in hardware assembly and the ability to read engineering drawings, with shift flexibility including nights and weekends. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1+ years in hardware assembly, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of hardware assembly, test, maintenance, material handling or installation experience or a related certificate.
• U.S. citizen or eligible for export-authorizations per U.S. regs.
• Must be available for 1st or 2nd shift, overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Modify, repair, assemble, and install rocket and spacecraft components and subcomponents.
• Use tooling holes, pilot holes, or by hand per drawing or tooling instructions.
• Align parts and secure with clecos or clamps.
• Install fasteners in correct sequence using rivet guns and other tools.
• Self-check work and verify against drawings with QA instrumentation.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials properly.

Skills

3D visualization

Engineering drawings

Hand tools

Drilling/reaming

Structural assembly

Precision measuring tools

Military aviation experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade skills program certificate (A&P/Manufacturing/Electronics)

A&P license

Tools

Arbor press

Hydraulic puller

Rivet gun

Drill motor

Power screwdriver

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Structures Technician (Machining) to modify, repair, assemble and install rocket and spacecraft components. You will align parts, drill, countersink, and fasten parts per detailed drawings, using appropriate tools and fixtures.

The role requires experience in hardware assembly and the ability to read engineering drawings, with shift flexibility including nights and weekends. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1+ years in hardware assembly, and knowledge of