Factory Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Machine Maintenance Associate for the Starlink manufacturing facility in Bastrop, TX. This hands-on role involves mechanical and electrical assembly, equipment operation, and routine maintenance to support high-volume Starlink production.

The position requires a high school diploma, relevant maintenance experience, and the ability to read drawings and use measurement tools. Candidates should be comfortable with shift work and safety protocols in an electro-mechanical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Previous maintenance or production experience.
• Experience with electrical wiring.
• Electro-mechanical assembly and prototype development experience.
• Experience setting up and running tests and experiments.
• Able to read, interpret, and work from drawings and controlled documentation such as layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
• Able to proficiently use a PC, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Support Starlink factory maintenance activities.
• Perform mechanical/electrical assembly of user terminal components, subassemblies, and final products.
• Use hand tools, handheld measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers), and light equipment (e.g., drills, crimpers, presses).
• Operate, program, load, troubleshoot, and maintain automated equipment; execute calibration schedules.
• Manage inventory for consumables, stock, and engineering/development shop requests.
• Assist engineers/technicians with development builds, Starlink factory maintenance, and site improvements.
• Operate material handling equipment per safety guidelines.
• Ensure product quality and safety; maintain clean, organized workspaces and records.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Prototype development

Test & experiments

Safety compliance

PC usage

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical wiring

Power tools

Hand tools

PC & Windows

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Machine Maintenance Associate for the Starlink manufacturing facility in Bastrop, TX. This hands-on role involves mechanical and electrical assembly, equipment operation, and routine maintenance to support high-volume Starlink production.

The position requires a high school diploma, relevant maintenance experience, and the ability to read drawings and use measurement tools. Candidates should be comfortable with shift work and safety protocols in an electro-mechanical