Fabrication Technician - 2nd Shift

InvestedintheMission; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Fabrication Technician on the 2nd shift at Starbase, TX, to build, maintain and upgrade mechanical and fluid systems supporting rocket testing and launches. You will join an elite team assembling LOX/fuel hardware and supporting the Starship program.

The role requires 2+ years in industrial maintenance, experience with high-pressure systems, and hands-on tool proficiency. You will work with engineering to document activities and adhere to stringent safety and quality

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial experience such as installing pipe and components
• Experience with high pressure systems or mechanical systems
• Ground support equipment experience in aerospace or space exploration
• Mechanical training with hand and power tools
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics

Responsibilities

• Provide GSE technician support building, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment such as pumps, tanks, valves and plumbing related to the LOX pad, fuel pad, and other site facility aspects
• Operate hardware, high pressure systems and pumps, and other ancillary equipment including pneumatic components
• Fabricate and repair GSE hardware and equipment
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document GSE activities
• Ensure all materials are clean and inspected according to Clean for Oxygen Service Standards
• Build and maintain structural and engine test equipment
• Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits or certifications as required
• Follow all necessary regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures including quality policies, safety policies, OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, etc.
• Develop novel ways site wide to streamline processes and increase the reliability of testing operations
• Perform a variety of related duties in support of engine testing and structural test stand programs

Skills

GSE experience

High-pressure systems

Mechanical aptitude

Hand and power tools

Read schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GSE tools

Hose and pipe fabrication

Job description

SpaceX 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

FABRICATION TECHNICIAN - 2ND SHIFT

Fabrication technicians at Starbase, TX, will work to build, maintain, and upgrade mechanical and fluid systems to support various SpaceX rocket testing and launch campaigns. This technician will work with an elite team to rapidly build launch propellant assemblies that will contribute to the Starship program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide ground support equipment (GSE) technician support which involves building, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment such as pumps, tanks, valves and plumbing related to the liquid oxygen (LOX) pad, fuel pad, and other aspects of the site facility
• Operating hardware, high pressure systems and pumps, and other ancillary equipment including pneumatic components
• Fabricate and repair GSE hardware and equipment
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document GSE activities
• Ensure all materials are clean and inspected according to Clean for Oxygen Service Standards
• Build and maintain structural and engine test equipment
• Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits or certifications as required
• Follow all necessary regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures including quality policies, safety policies, OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, etc.
• Develop novel ways site wide to streamline processes and increase the reliability of testing operations
• Perform a variety of related duties in support of engine testing and structural test stand programs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of industrial experience such as installing pipe and components, bending stainless tubes, or working around high pressure systems or mechanical systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the space exploration industry, military or other high-reliability operating environment
• Experience in ground support equipment in an aerospace industry
• Mechanical aptitude and experience (work with machines and general tooling)
• Formalized mechanical training, skilled in hand and power tool usage
• A demonstrated experience where quick-thinking and problem solving plays a critical role
• Knowledge of high vacuum systems
• Knowledge of medium pressure systems
• Knowledge of all types of bore scope inspection equipment
• Knowledge of different fittings such as NPT and A/N
• Ability to utilize power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
• Use of precision measuring instruments
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics
• Knowledge of hazardous systems - cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric
• Knowledge of high-pressure system design and handling
• Experience using test instrumentation and control components

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standard hours for this position are 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM
• Must be available for overtime and weekends as needed based on site operational needs; flexibility is required
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 10 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day