Diamond Turning Machinist (Starshield) - Level 4/5

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 79,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Diamond Turning Machinist (Level 4/5) in Hawthorne, California, responsible for manufacturing sub-micron level tolerance diamond-turned parts. Candidates should have 3+ years of diamond turning lathe experience, a high school diploma, and familiarity with GD&T. This role offers competitive pay rates ranging from $40.00 - $58.00 per hour depending on experience level and access to benefits such as medical coverage, 401(k), and stock options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating diamond turning lathes.
• Experience using GD&T to produce precision optics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering to develop new diamond-turned products.
• Continuously improve production process to maximize throughput.
• Maintain maximum machine uptime by troubleshooting issues.

Skills

Diamond turning lathes operation

GD&T experience

CNC machine operation

Troubleshooting diamond turning issues

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Nanocamor software

Job description

DIAMOND TURNING MACHINIST (STARSHIELD) - LEVEL 4/5

As a Diamond Turning Machinist - Level 4/5 on the Diamond Turning team, you are responsible for the manufacturing and development of sub‑micron level tolerance diamond‑turned parts at production volumes. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to use world‑class equipment, learn/expand a diamond turning skillset, and work with some of the best and brightest in their fields. The scope of this team is to make the parts that other companies cannot, and to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible to machine.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with engineering to develop new diamond‑turned products and processes
• Continuously improve production process to maximize throughput, improve yield, and improve process uptime
• Maintain maximum machine uptime by troubleshooting off‑nominal issues such as alarms, repairing tooling, and actively maintaining best practices
• Follow defined work instructions, process controls, and maintain a safe work environment
• Using metrology, including CMMs, optical microscopes, and Zygo interferometers
• Changing tools and tooling, following defined processes
• Data entry, work tracking, and effective communication with production teams, engineering, and leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience operating diamond turning lathes
• Experience using GD&T producing precision optics

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience operating diamond turning lathes
• 3+ years of experience operating CNC machines
• Experience developing and producing new diamond turned products
• Experience using Nanocamor similar software
• Ability to independently troubleshoot off‑nominal issues related to diamond turning and precision optics manufacturing

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
• Ability to work in an environment with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting
• Must be willing to work onsite in Hawthorne, CA
• Must be willing to travel for a few weeks a year for initial and ongoing training on machining equipment

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay range:

• Diamond Turning Machinist/Level 4: $40.00 - $49.00 /hour
• Diamond Turning Machinist/Level 5: $45.50 - $58.00 /hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

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 (aka 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].