Night Shift Mechanical Technician, Critical Facility Systems

Spacex; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas, is seeking a Mechanical Technician for the night shift to keep critical equipment in production ready. You will troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and improve mechanical systems such as pumps, vacuum systems, heat exchangers, and piping, partnering with facilities engineers to deliver a world-class facility.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, updating work instructions, and supporting upgrades while ensuring minimal production disruption.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience on industrial rotating or fixed mechanical equipment.
• 6+ years of experience preferred on industrial rotating and fixed equipment.
• Journeyman or master in pipefitting, millwright, or plumber; pursuing journeyman license.
• Ability to read P&IDs and mechanical drawings (GD&T a plus).
• Capability to operate forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack, boom lift, and overhead crane.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild rotating and fixed equipment across site.
• Own hands-on improvement projects and upgrade mechanical systems.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and OEM manuals.
• Execute preventive maintenance and update work instructions.
• Repair infrastructure such as compressed air systems, chillers, and piping.
• Communicate status, outage impact, and repair plans to engineers and supervisors.

Skills

Rotating equipment troubleshooting

Pumps and vacuum systems

P&IDs and drawings reading

Mechanical upgrades implementation

Repair/overhaul of gearboxes, piping,

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipefitting tools

Welding (stick/TIG)

Cryogenic systems knowledge

Machining/fit-up capability

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas, is seeking a Mechanical Technician for the night shift to keep critical equipment in production ready. You will troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and improve mechanical systems such as pumps, vacuum systems, heat exchangers, and piping, partnering with facilities engineers to deliver a world-class facility.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, updating work instructions, and supporting upgrades while ensuring minimal production disruption.