Facilities Maintenance Technician, Solar Cells (Starlink) - Day Shift

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building infrastructure and utility systems supporting solar cell production. The role focuses on HVAC, plumbing, pumps, piping, and safety compliance in a manufacturing environment.

The position requires 2+ years in relevant systems and may require technical certification or journeyman/master license. Day shift with potential for equipment operation and adherence to ITAR requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 2+ years of professional experience with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems.
• Technical certification or journeyman/master license in HVAC, mechanical, or plumbing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building infrastructure and utility systems to keep the solar cell production environment stable and reliable.
• Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment, chilled water systems, pumps, cooling towers, valves, filters, piping, and associated mechanical systems.
• Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, evacuation and charging of refrigerants, water piping, and insulation repairs.
• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, and mechanical systems according to specifications and codes.
• Conduct hands-on disassembly, inspection, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of mechanical equipment.
• Perform failure assessments, safety inspections, and recommend improvements to the supervisor.
• Adjust and fabricate mechanical parts using hand and machine tools.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, boom lifts, and overhead cranes as needed.
• Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets; collaborate with engineers and managers to maintain peak operating condition.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, regulations, and safety standards.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Pneumatic

Mechanical systems

Electrical safety

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Technical certification / Journeyman / Master license (HVAC, mechanical, or plumbing)

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, SOLAR CELLS (STARLINK) - DAY SHIFT

At SpaceX, we are building the next generation of space infrastructure to enable large-scale AI data centers in orbit. These orbital AI platforms require massive amounts of reliable, high-efficiency solar power to support intensive computing workloads in space. To make this possible, we are standing up one of the largest solar cell manufacturing facilities in the world. We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building infrastructure and utility systems that keep the solar cell production environment stable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building infrastructure and utility systems to keep the solar cell production environment stable and reliable
• Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment, chilled water systems, pumps, cooling towers, valves, filters, piping, and associated mechanical systems
• Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, evacuation and charging of refrigerants, water piping, and insulation repairs
• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, and mechanical systems according to specifications and codes
• Conduct hands-on disassembly, inspection, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of mechanical equipment
• Perform failure assessments, safety inspections, and recommend improvements to the supervisor
• Adjust and fabricate mechanical parts using hand and machine tools
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, boom lifts, and overhead cranes as needed
• Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets; collaborate with engineers and managers to maintain peak operating condition
• Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, regulations, and safety standards

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, rotating machinery, and/or mechanical systems
• Technical certification, journeyman, or master license in HVAC, mechanical, or plumbing
• Experience maintaining cleanroom or high-volume manufacturing utility systems
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and gowning procedures
• Familiarity with commercial building codes and ability to read schematics and blueprints
• Experience with lock-out/tag-out, job hazard analysis, and chemical safety protocols
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and executing digital work instructions
• Demonstrated punctuality, ability to work in a high-stress environment, and flexibility to adjust priorities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand up to 6 hours, lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, and maneuver around equipment in a factory setting
• Ability to work in industrial environments with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spacesMust be available for one of the following AWS shifts (start and end times are approximate):
  • A Shift - 5:00am-5:00pm, Sunday-Wednesday
  • B Shift - 5:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday-Saturday

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 Affi but applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].