Machine Maintenance Supervisor (Starlink) - Multiple Shifts

United States Digital Space LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Machine Maintenance Supervisor for Starlink production in Texas. You will lead a multi-skilled technician team, develop PM plans, and partner with engineering to keep assets reliable and productive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in lean manufacturing, and proven ability to drive data-based improvements. Willingness to work multiple shifts and weekend hours is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5+ years in machining/maintenance/production.
• 1+ years of experience directly leading a team or project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the build-out and development of a high-performing team of multi-skilled technicians.
• Establish and refine Preventive Maintenance (PM) work plans and schedules for all assets.
• Collaborate with engineers to define corrective maintenance strategies and PM schedules.
• Partner with engineering to evaluate and implement improvements for production operations.
• Build and manage a spares inventory strategy tailored to equipment types.
• Coordinate with the scheduler to assign technicians to PM work.
• Oversee maintenance execution, including emergency breakdowns.
• Lead hands-on troubleshooting and technical decision-making as needed.
• Communicate progress to stakeholders at every stage.
• Develop KPIs (Uptime, OEE, MTTR) to drive data-based decisions.
• Verify maintenance completion and restore assets to spec.
• Identify residual risks and prevent recurrence.
• Lead root cause analysis and deliver learning reports.
• Assign skills to jobs and maintain a skills matrix.
• Manage daily activity logging and shift utilization.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Effective communication

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Machining/maintenance experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering discipline

Job description

MACHINE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (STARLINK) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

At the company, we are applying decades of experience designing, building, and flying rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink—the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the largest satellite constellation ever built and already delivers fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, manufacture, test, and operate every element of the system: thousands of satellites, user terminals that connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that ties it all together. We are only beginning to realize Starlink’s potential global impact and are seeking exceptional talent to help maximize its value for communities and businesses around the world.

the company is looking for an experienced Machine Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations that support Starlink production and operations. In this role, you will build and develop a high-performing maintenance team and establish the processes, standards, and culture needed for excellence. You will manage schedules, workflows, and resources in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while ensuring equipment reliability and uptime that directly enable Starlink’s mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the build-out and development of a high-performing team of multi-skilled technicians capable of supporting the full range of process equipment used in Starlink production
• Establish and continuously refine Preventive Maintenance (PM) work plans and schedules for all assets
• Drive collaboration with engineers and planners to define corrective maintenance strategies and target completion dates based on failure analysis, ensuring they feed into robust Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules
• Spearhead the partnership with engineering to stay current on emerging technologies and proactively evaluate/implement solutions that improve production operations and equipment reliability
• Build and manage a spares inventory strategy tailored to each equipment type to fully support the overall maintenance approach
• Direct coordination with the scheduler to ensure the right technicians and contractors are assigned to complete the full Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule
• Oversee the execution of all maintenance work, including emergency breakdowns, while actively monitoring progress and removing obstacles
• Lead hands‑on troubleshooting and technical decision‑making as needed to drive timely resolution of issues
• Ensure clear, proactive communication of work progress and status to all stakeholders at every stage
• Develop and manage key performance metrics (Uptime, OEE, Mean Time to Repair, etc.) to drive data‑based decision making across the department
• Verify and confirm that all maintenance activities have been completed as planned and that assets are restored to required operating specifications
• Identify residual risks or effects after repairs and take decisive action to prevent recurrence
• Lead root cause analysis and deliver high‑quality reports that feed learning and improvement opportunities back to maintenance engineers and asset owners
• Assign the correct skills to every job, maintain an accurate skills matrix for the entire technician team, and proactively identify and close training gaps
• Manage daily activity logging, major breakdown reporting, workforce shift utilization, and absence requests to ensure full operational visibility and control

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience in machining, maintenance, or production/manufacturing; OR 5+ years of professional experience in machining, maintenance, or production/manufacturing
• 1+ years of experience directly leading a team or project

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment that required frequent adaptation to changing work assignments and shifting priorities
• Demonstrated ownership of clear, effective verbal and written communication with engineering and production teams
• Proven experience applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods to drive operational improvements
• Experience leading the development of multi-skilled technician teams, including ownership of skills matrices and training plans
• Experience owning the creation and management of key maintenance metrics (Uptime, OEE, Mean Time to Repair) to drive data-based decisions
• Experience leading root cause analysis and owning the implementation of corrective and preventive actions that improve equipment reliability

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to work one or more of the following shifts:
• AWS B Shift: 5:00am-5:30pm Wednesday-Saturday
• AWS C Shift: 5:00pm-5:30am Sunday-Wednesday
• Split Shift: 8:00am-8:00pm Sunday-Wednesday
• Split Shift: 8:00am-8:00pm Wednesday-Saturday
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to lift, stand, climb, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, stretch, and carry are generally required to perform the functions of this position

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.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company 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.

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