Rigger (Critical Movement Team) - 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is hiring a Rigger for the Critical Movement Team on 2nd shift. You will safely rig with slings and tooling to move flight hardware between machines and assembly areas, following safety protocols and using forklifts and cranes as required.

The role requires hands-on rigging experience, ability to work in a fast-paced aerospace environment, and willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites for OJT. Strong attention to detail and safety culture are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of rigging or forklift operation or working with cranes.

Responsibilities

• Safely rig with round/flat slings and protectors, then lift flight hardware into and from manufacturing machines
• Safely rig with flat/round slings flight hardware components for delivery from machine, non-destructive test and drilling workshops
• Safely rig with flat/round slings and lift large tooling jigs and fixtures into position and onto flight hardware
• Install tooling onto flight hardware barrel sections, safely rig with round slings, lift and breakover barrel sections from vertical to horizontal to load into circumferential stir welding machine
• Safely rig with designed tooling and round slings to lift complete rocket stages from integration carts onto transportation trailer or dolly
• Safely rig with round/flat slings flight hardware and lift using a 6-20k forklift
• Operate air bearing carts to move flight hardware from station to station

Skills

Certified forklift operator

Overhead crane operator

Experience lifting large/odd loads

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rigger (Critical Movement Team) - 2nd Shift

Hawthorne, CA

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

RIGGER (CRITICAL MOVEMENT TEAM) – 2nd SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely rig with round/flat slings and protectors, then lift flight hardware into and from manufacturing machines
• Safely rig with flat/round slings flight hardware components for delivery from machine, non-destructive test and drilling workshops
• Safely rig with flat/round slings and lift large tooling jigs and fixtures into position and onto flight hardware
• Install tooling onto flight hardware barrel sections, safely rig with round slings, lift and breakover barrel sections from vertical to horizontal to load into circumferential stir welding machine
• Safely rig with designed tooling and round slings to lift complete rocket stages from integration carts onto transportation trailer or dolly
• Safely rig with round/flat slings flight hardware and lift using a 6-20k forklift
• Operate air bearing carts to move flight hardware from station to station

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience in one of the following: rigging, operating a forklift and following basic forklift safety rules, or working with/around overhead and/or self-propelled cranes

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Certified forklift operator
• 2+ years of professional experience as a certified overhead crane operator
• Previous experience with lifting large, odd shaped or unbalanced loads
• Valid driver’s license (class “B” or higher)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting 25 lbs. unassisted, and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
• Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• On-the-job (OJT) training will be required and may require traveling to other SpaceX sites to accomplish
• Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed
  • Monday - Friday, 3:30pm - 2:00am

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00

Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50

Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00

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 at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock 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, access to 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

• 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.

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To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITARhere.