Safety & Fabrication Support Technician

SpaceX; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Support Technician to coordinate hot work and confined space entry, ensuring safety of personnel and equipment. You will work with engineers, operators, welders, and contractors to prepare work areas and monitor activities on site.

The role requires 1+ years in operations within production, manufacturing, or construction, with knowledge of safety procedures and the ability to read technical manuals. OT and weekend availability may be required due to site needs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience supporting operations in a production, manufacturing, or construction environment.
• Able to read and interpret technical manuals and reports.
• Knowledge of fire detection and suppression concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with management, engineers, leads, welders, fabrication and maintenance personnel, along with contractors, to set up areas for conducting hot work/confined space entry to ensure the safety of the facility, equipment, and personnel
• Monitor and observe hot work/confined space entry as it is being conducted, and afterwards, to identify and recognize hazardous conditions as early as possible, and mitigate the hazards and conditions in accordance with incident management best practices and SpaceX policies
• Recognize hazards and initiate protective action; if necessary, ensure the evacuation of all personnel in the event of a fire
• Check in/out equipment and tools daily with all site members
• Keep all non-essential personnel clear of all areas conducting hot work
• Work with Environmental Health and Safety in conducting SpaceX hot work/confined space procedure
• Understand and operate fire alarms, suppression systems, and the various types of fire extinguishers
• Assist with various hands-on build and fabrication tasks

Skills

Operations support

Hazard recognition

Safety procedures

Reading manuals/reports

Precision measurement

Height work safety

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Support Technician to coordinate hot work and confined space entry, ensuring safety of personnel and equipment. You will work with engineers, operators, welders, and contractors to prepare work areas and monitor activities on site.

The role requires 1+ years in operations within production, manufacturing, or construction, with knowledge of safety procedures and the ability to read technical manuals. OT and weekend availability may be required due to site needs.