Industrial Paint Technician (Starship Launch Hardware)

Starlink; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Industrial Paint Technician (Starship Launch Hardware) to apply coatings, perform sand blasting, and manage corrosion control on aerospace structures. The role requires adherence to safety standards and effective operation of painting equipment.

The candidate should have 1+ year of industrial painting experience, with preferred 5+ years and familiarity with NACE, MSDS, and EPA regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of industrial painting experience.
• Preferred: 5+ years in industrial painting with corrosion control experience.
• Familiarity with NACE, MSDS, and EPA codes or industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Sand blast to acceptable industry standards.
• Operate spray coating equipment safely to industrial standards.
• Operate air tools, pressure feed tanks, and airless pumps safely.
• Brush and roll industrial coatings.
• Perform corrosion control on carbon steel/stainless steel.
• Operate aerial platforms, forklifts, and heavy equipment.
• Maintain painting equipment including sprayers and electrostatic sprayers.
• Coordinate with contractors to meet SpaceX standards.

Skills

Industrial painting

Corrosion control

NACE/MSDS/EPA codes

Equipment safety

Paint processes

Detailed instruction follow-through

Independent/team work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

INDUSTRIAL PAINT TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sand blast to acceptable industry standards
• Safely operate spray coating equipment to industrial and commercial standards
• Safely operate air tools, pressure feed tanks, and airless pumps
• Brush and roll industrial and commercial coatings
• Perform corrosion control on carbon steel/ stainless steel using pneumatic air tools, needle guns, and scalers
• Safely operate aerial platforms, forklifts, and heavy equipment
• Operate, clean and maintain all painting equipment, including brush, roll, sprayers and electrostatic sprayers, pumps, etc.
• Work with contractors daily to ensure SpaceX standards are being met

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of industrial painting experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of industrial painting experience and corrosion control experience
• Experience with NACE, MSDS, and EPA regulation codes or industry standards
• Understanding of heavy equipment safety standards
• Familiarity with paint processes and applications
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Self-motivated individual able to work independently or in a team environment and willing to learn

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Ability to work the following shift:
  • Monday – Friday 6:00am – 4:30pm
• Ability to work nights & weekends when needed to meet critical launch milestones
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) unassisted
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand
• Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Travel to other sites may be required, up to 15% of the time

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 Affir­mative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].