Sheet Metal Technician (Starship)

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Wisconsin is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician to operate various equipment for fabricating parts. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a machine shop and possess strong mechanical skills. Duties include reading blueprints, assembling flight hardware, and ensuring quality standards using inspection tools. This position requires flexibility for shifts and physical stamina. Join us in making dreams of space exploration a reality.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working with machinery in a shop environment.
• 5+ years of machine operating experience preferred.
• Comfortable with repetitive movement and handling tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment such as laser cutters and press brakes.
• Assemble basic flight hardware according to specifications.
• Use inspection tools to verify hardware conformance.

Skills

Machinery operation

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Laser cutters

Press brakes

Inspection tools

Job description

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP)

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 (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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