CNC Machinist, Materials Lab — Precision Testing

Spacex; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option eligibility

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a CNC Machinist (Materials Labs) at Level 4/5 in Hawthorne, CA. You will operate a range of machine shop equipment, support metallic specimen machining for testing, and perform inspections and rework as needed.

You must read engineering drawings, interpret GD&T, and collaborate across teams. Overtime, weekend work, and travel are possible; the role requires lifting and PPE usage in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of professional experience running CNC vertical milling centers, CNC turning centers or wire EDM.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mill (horizontal and vertical spindle), CNC lathe, wire EDM, manual mill/lathe, waterjet and other typical machine shop equipment.
• Support mechanical test lab with metallic test specimen machining for tensile and fracture toughness, as well as fixture machining/repair.
• Perform product inspection and rework as required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings with an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes, and general notes.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of production machinery.

Skills

CNC machining

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fanuc controls

Sodick

Mastercam

Esprit

Fusion 360

FeatureCAM

Dial indicators

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a CNC Machinist (Materials Labs) at Level 4/5 in Hawthorne, CA. You will operate a range of machine shop equipment, support metallic specimen machining for testing, and perform inspections and rework as needed.

You must read engineering drawings, interpret GD&T, and collaborate across teams. Overtime, weekend work, and travel are possible; the role requires lifting and PPE usage in a dynamic lab environment.