Production Machinist (Starlink) - 1st Shift - Level 4/5

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Woodinville (WA); Presencial; USD 52.348 - 71.635; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

Descripción de la vacante

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a skilled CNC Production Machinist to join their Ultra Precision Machining team in Woodinville, Washington. This position involves manufacturing parts with micron-level tolerances, utilizing advanced equipment and techniques.

Qualified applicants should have 5+ years of CNC machining experience, familiarity with G-code, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments. The role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits including stock options, and opportunities for career advancement.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience with CNC mills/lathes.
• Experience working in production machining cells.
• Experience machining parts.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and operate multi-axis CNC machines.
• Maintain machine uptime by troubleshooting issues.
• Complete machining operations from blueprints.

Conocimientos

CNC machining

G-code programming

Production machining

Diamond turning

Tool troubleshooting

Educación

High school diploma or equivalency

Descripción del empleo

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is 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.

As a CNC Production Machinist on the Ultra Precision Machining team, you will be responsible for manufacturing, developing, and continuously improving key technologies consisting of micron‑level tolerance machined parts at production volumes. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to use world‑class equipment, learn diamond turning, and work with some of the best and brightest in their fields. The scope of this team is to make the parts that other companies cannot and to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible to machine.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multi‑axis CNC machines, machining micron‑level tolerance parts at production volumes.
• Maintain maximum machine uptime by troubleshooting off‑nominal issues, resolving alarms, repairing tooling, and actively maintaining best practices.
• Complete machining operations from blueprints, drawings, and/or verbal instructions.
• Work with complex, tight tolerance parts and various materials.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of experience with g‑code, set up, operation and/or programming of CNC mills/lathes.
• Experience working in production machining cells.
• Experience machining parts.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of horizontal mill setup experience.
• 5+ years of vertical mill setup experience.
• Experience using pallet systems and cells.
• 1+ year of CNC programming experience using NX.
• Diamond turning experience.
• Experience machining and inspecting micron‑level tolerance parts.
• Experience working with aluminum and copper.

Additional Requirements

• Must be available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time: 1st shift (6:00 AM to 4:30 PM).
• Must be available for 10‑hour shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to stand for extended periods – 8 hours minimum.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Ability to work in an environment with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, and exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Government export regulations compliance).

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range:
Production Machinist/Level 4: $38.00 – $45.00/hour
Production Machinist/Level 5: $43.00 – $52.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Non‑exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies.

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 provide a copy of SpaceX’s affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process, should reach out to [e-mail].