CNC Machinist - High-Precision, Multi-Axis & Fast Turn

InvestedintheMission; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 32,787,000 - 57,584,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, vision & dental benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in California is recruiting a Machinist to program and operate CNC mills and lathes, read blueprints, and ensure high-precision parts for aerospace applications. You will set up tooling, run multi-axis programs, and collaborate with engineers to optimize processes in a demanding shop environment.

The role requires 3+ years in CNC machining, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to work shifts, lift heavy items, and travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience running CNC mills or lathes.
• 3+ years reading G-code and programming toolpaths.
• Basic knowledge of cutting tools, speeds and feeds.
• Ability to read engineering prints and GD&T.
• Experience developing work holding and fixturing.

Responsibilities

• Program and machine high precision, quick turn projects with attention to detail.
• Machine raw stock, weldments, and modify existing components.
• Complete machining operations from blueprints, drawings, verbal instructions, and models.
• Set up, operate, and prove-out programs on Proto Trak CNC mill/lathe and related equipment.
• Provide feedback to engineers and designers to improve quality at the machine.
• Enforce SpaceX processes, procedures and safety culture.

Skills

CNC Milling

CNC Turning

G-code Programming

GD&T

Reading Prints

Fixturing

Multi-axis

Proto Trak

Fanuc Controls

Renishaw Probes

NX

Fusion 360

Mastercam

Lean Manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Proto Trak CNC

Fanuc

Hurco

Haas

Renishaw probes

Siemens NX

Fusion 360

Mastercam

Job description

SpaceX in California is recruiting a Machinist to program and operate CNC mills and lathes, read blueprints, and ensure high-precision parts for aerospace applications. You will set up tooling, run multi-axis programs, and collaborate with engineers to optimize processes in a demanding shop environment.

The role requires 3+ years in CNC machining, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to work shifts, lift heavy items, and travel to sites as needed.