Diamond Turning Technician (Starlink) - 2nd Shift

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Shuttle service

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Redmond, WA seeks a Diamond Turning Technician to produce sub-micron tolerance diamond turned parts for the Starlink program on the 2nd shift. You will operate advanced equipment, ensure precision, and contribute to high-volume production while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

The role requires experience with precision hand tools, metrology, and electro-mechanical manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 1+ years of professional work experience using precision hand tools or equipment (torque tools, precision metrology instruments, precision testing equipment).

Responsibilities

• Follow defined work instructions, process controls and maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain maximum machine/work center uptime by identifying and reporting off-nominal issues and maintaining best practices.
• Use metrology equipment including CMMs, optical microscopes, and Zygo interferometers.
• Operate the Lap Master machine to perform lapping operations to achieve required flatness.
• Utilize the LuphoScan 3D optical profilometer for non-contact measurements.
• Data entry and work tracking with effective communication.

Skills

Precision hand tools

Metrology concepts

Electro-mechanical manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

CNC Lathe

CNClathe experience

Zygo interferometers

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

DIAMOND TURNING TECHNICIAN (STARLINK) - 2ND SHIFT

As a Diamond Turning Technician on the Diamond Turning team, you will be responsible for producing sub-micron level tolerance diamond turned parts and assemblies 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 manufacture

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow defined work instructions, process controls and maintain a safe work environment
• Maintain maximum machine/work center up time by identifying and reporting off nominal issues such as alarms, out-of-tolerance conditions, and actively maintaining best practices
• Use metrology equipment, including CMM’s, optical microscopes, and Zygo interferometers
• Operate the Lap Master machine to perform lapping operations, ensuring the required flatness is achieved prior to diamond turning
• Utilize the LuphoScan 3D optical profilometer to perform non-contact measurements on diamond turned parts
• Data entry, work tracking and effective communication

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of professional work experience using precision hand tools or equipment (torque tools, precision metrology instruments, precision testing equipment)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experiencewith sub-micron tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them
• CNClathe experience
• Understanding of optics manufacturing and associated metrology
• 2+ years of experience in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available for 10 hour shifts. Estimated shift times: 2nd shift (4:00PM to 2:30AM)
• Ability to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Abilityto stand for extended periods - 8 hours min
• Abilitysto stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50Level 2: $25.50 - $31.00Level 3: $29.50 - $37.00

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 the company. 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle