CNC Technician

Space Kinetic Corp.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology startup in El Segundo, CA is seeking a skilled CNC Maintenance Technician. In this onsite role, you will be responsible for maintaining high-tech CNC machines, ensuring efficient production runs. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of CNC maintenance experience and a strong problem-solving ability. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation

Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure

Health and Wellness Stipend

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in performing maintenance of CNC machines.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs (and rebuild) on all machines.
• Support with scheduling PM, reading reports, diagrams and drawings.
• Troubleshoot hydraulics, electronics, software, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems.

Skills

CNC machinery maintenance

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Machine troubleshooting

Mechanical repairs

Education

High school diploma or GED

10+ years of CNC maintenance experience

Job description

Overview

Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. Our goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our proprietary electromechanical deployment system, which enables the rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without firing a thruster. Space Kinetic is assembling its TRL-5 prototype to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain and catalyzing the emerging space economy.

What You’ll Do

Are you a skilled professional with a solid background in CNC machinery maintenance? If you have a knack for problem-solving, an eye for detail, and a passion for ensuring smooth and efficient machine operations, then we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a dedicated CNC Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. Your role will be pivotal in setting up the facility and maintaining our high-tech CNC machines to ensure our production runs smoothly.

What It Takes

• Perform mechanical repairs (and rebuild) on all machines
• Support with scheduling PM, reading reports, diagrams and drawings
• Working knowledge of tool probing function for CNC Mill Machines
• Able to work with complex CNC machines up to and including 5 Axis
• Perform machine leveling and alignment on all machines
• Identify and replace parts as necessary
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain machine tool equipment and controls
• Use machine tool manuals, technical documents, and internal and vendor resources to research machine issues
• General facilities maintenance
• Coordinate with external suppliers and maintenance companies to ensure timely and accurate completion of work
• Work based on a sense of urgency with machine down conditions
• With production team, support continuous improvement of PM instructions and schedules to prevent failures
• Troubleshoot hydraulics, electronics, software, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Minimum of three years of experience in performing maintenance of CNC machines
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• High school diploma or GED plus 10+ years of CNC maintenance experience
• Legal Authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job opening.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Where You’ll Be

• The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation
• Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
• Health and Wellness Stipend
• Commuter Benefits

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.