CNC Machining Technical Trainer — Precision Manufacturing

InvestedintheMission; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Vision & Dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, California is seeking a Technical Trainer for CNC Machining (Starship Components). The role focuses on creating and delivering hands-on training for Okuma mill-turns, mills and lathes, with SME collaboration to design engaging content for online, classroom, and shop floor delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a machine shop and a proven track record developing and delivering technical training programs, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of experience as a technical/on-the-job trainer, conducting hands-on, instructor-led machining or CNC courses.
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, industrial education, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a machine shop environment.
• 5+ years of experience creating training materials and delivering technical training programs.
• Strong knowledge of Okuma mill-turns, mills, and lathes.
• Experience programming and operating Okuma CNC systems (G-code, M-code, tool offsets, work coordinate systems).
• Proficiency with the development of training programs and materials, including student assessments and hands-on machining exercises.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and machining specifications.

Responsibilities

• Create course materials using educational tools: PowerPoint, student handouts, exams, study materials, and instructor-led student assessments focused on CNC machining.
• Own, create, and edit training Engineering Masters (EMs) for relevant machining training courses.
• Partner directly with subject matter experts to design and develop engaging content for a variety of audiences and delivery modes with clear strategies and tactics to achieve desired learning outcomes, including but not limited to: Okuma operation and programming, general mill-turn operation, CNC setup, tool selection, and machining safety.
• Lead training modules (On the Job and self-paced) for Production & Engineering teams on Okuma mill-turns, mills, and lathes.
• Assess and evaluate student performance through practical tests on CNC and conventional equipment, machining projects, and written exams.
• Organize, schedule, and manage enrollments, attendance, and student performance.
• Develop process specifications and research new machining technologies and techniques for Okuma CNC systems.
• Perform special assignments (e.g. leading machine setup improvements or process modifications in the shop).
• Engage Production Management, Engineering, Quality and other subject matter experts to gather feedback and implement process improvements for future training modules.
• Coordinate with third party vendors for specialized Okuma resources and instruction when needed.

Skills

CNC machining

Training program development

Okuma CNC systems

G-code/M-code

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Content development

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Okuma CNC systems

PowerPoint

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, California is seeking a Technical Trainer for CNC Machining (Starship Components). The role focuses on creating and delivering hands-on training for Okuma mill-turns, mills and lathes, with SME collaboration to design engaging content for online, classroom, and shop floor delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a machine shop and a proven track record developing and delivering technical training programs, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.