Sheet Metal Technician (Starship)

Starlink; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician (Starship) to operate and maintain advanced fabrication equipment and assemble flight hardware. You will read blueprints, verify dimensions with inspection tools, and fabricate high-tolerance sheet metal parts using diverse materials.

This role requires flexibility to work different shifts and weekends. The position supports a high-volume shop environment with emphasis on safety, precision, and adherence to engineering specifications for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of experience working with machinery in a shop environment.
• 5+ years of machine operating experience.
• Experience operating all equipment in a high-volume sheet metal fabrication shop.
• High mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment such as laser cutters, press brakes, water jets, and roller machinery.
• Assemble basic flight hardware including 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

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
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 1 hour per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
• Walk: Up to 6 hours per dayLift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 30 minutes or less per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.

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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