Sheet Metal Technician (Starship)

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Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician at Starbase, Texas. The role involves fabricating complex parts for the Starship spacecraft using various materials and operating equipment like laser cutters and press brakes. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with machinery. The position requires the ability to work all shifts and perform tasks in tight spaces. Compensation ranges from $20 to $27 per hour. Join an innovative team and contribute to groundbreaking projects at SpaceX.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working with machinery in a shop environment.
• 5+ years of machine operating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment such as laser cutters, press brakes, and water jets.
• Assemble basic flight hardware including torqueing fasteners.
• Read basic blueprints to ensure parts meet engineering specifications.

Skills

Machine operating experience

High mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Laser cutters

Press brakes

Water jets

Roller machinery

Job description

Sheet Metal Technician (starship)

Fabricate complex, tight tolerance parts for the Starship spacecraft using various sheet metal materials.

Location: Starbase, Texas, United States

Compensation: $20 - 27 USD / hour

Job Tags: Hardware

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain equipment such as laser cutters, press brakes, water jets, and roller machinery
• Assemble basic flight hardware which includes torqueing fasteners
• Read basic blueprints to ensure parts are made to engineering specifications to meet customer needs
• Use basic inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and radius gauges to verify the conformance of hardware
• Fabricate complex, tight tolerance parts, using various sheet metal materials that include several types of steel aluminum, Pyron, and zouk

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience working with machinery in a shop environment

Preferred Skills And Experience:

• 5+ years of machine operating experience
• Experience operating all equipment in a high-volume sheet metal fabrication shop
• High mechanical aptitude

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Ability to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
• Comfortable with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, and using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Aff irmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].