Raptor Propulsion Machining Technician

InvestedintheMission; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Propulsion Technician (Raptor Production Machining) to manufacture, assemble, and test rocket hardware and sub-assemblies. The role requires hands-on skills, the ability to work autonomously, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include precision grinding, threading, inspection, deburring, and operating high‑tech test equipment. First shift is 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with overtime and weekend hours available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year manufacturing experience.
• Ability to bench close tolerance dimensions per blueprint.
• Experience with measuring instruments.
• Lean manufacturing and 5S experience.
• Experience using digital borescopes for inspection.
• Strong math, basic computer, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet schedules.
• Ability to operate automated asset readouts and hydrostatic proof booths.

Responsibilities

• Grind, file, or sand surfaces of metal items using hand tools, power tools, and machines.
• Chase machine cut threads to size.
• Polish tight tolerance surface finishes.
• Wash parts after deburr process.
• Inspect surface finishes, threads, and edges.
• Remove defects and smooth uneven surfaces.
• Use tools and fluids to remove chips/debris from passages.
• Borescope parts to check for internal defects and debris.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and follow work instructions.
• Operate forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment.
• Operate test cell instrumentation and use test units as described in test instructions.
• Operate machinery such as vacuum furnaces, ultrasonic immersion, and proof/waterflow booths.

Skills

Close tolerance

Measuring tools

Lean manufacturing

5S

Digital borescopes

Problem solving

Independent worker

Team player

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Digital borescopes

Gages & micrometers

Hydrostatic test equipment

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Propulsion Technician (Raptor Production Machining) to manufacture, assemble, and test rocket hardware and sub-assemblies. The role requires hands-on skills, the ability to work autonomously, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include precision grinding, threading, inspection, deburring, and operating high‑tech test equipment. First shift is 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with overtime and weekend hours available.