Diamond Turning Technician (Starlink) - 2nd Shift

Latent AI; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 36,506; 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 in Redmond, WA is looking for a Diamond Turning Technician to join the Diamond Turning team. You will manufacture high-precision diamond turned parts, utilizing advanced equipment and techniques.

The role includes responsibilities such as maintaining uptime, operating metrology equipment, and ensuring quality. A high school diploma and at least 1 year of relevant experience is required. The position involves 10-hour shifts and offers competitive pay rates as well as comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional work experience using precision hand tools or equipment.
• Experience with sub-micron tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce sub-micron level tolerance diamond turned parts.
• Utilize metrology equipment for measurements.
• Maintain machine/work center uptime.

Skills

Precision hand tools

Metrology instruments

CNC lathe

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Job description

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 and expand your 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 CMMs, 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.
• At least 1 year of professional work experience using precision hand tools or equipment such as torque tools, precision metrology instruments, and precision testing equipment.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with sub‑micron tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them.
• CNClathe experience.
• Understanding of optics manufacturing and associated metrology.
• At least 2 years of experience in an electro‑mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or a high‑volume manufacturing company.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be available for 10‑hour shifts; 2nd shift is 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM.
• Ability to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (minimum 8 hours).
• 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, and exposure to distracting noises.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay Range:

• Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50
• Level 2: $25.50 - $31.00
• Level 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 job‑related knowledge, 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, such as company stock or long‑term cash awards, as well as discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; and various other discounts and perks. You may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and 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 for round‑trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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.

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 who require reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].