Tool & Die Specialist - Level 4/5 (2nd Shift)

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is searching for a reliable Tool & Die Specialist to join their Texas facility. The role includes maintaining and repairing molds for injection and die cast production. Applicants should possess strong technical skills and at least 5 years of experience in similar environments. Ideal candidates will have experience with welding and CNC machining.

This position is for the 2nd shift and requires adherence to ITAR regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on technician experience with tool maintenance and/or repair.
• Experience with plastic injection molds.
• Basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and modify molds for plastic injection and die casting.
• Disassemble and assemble molds safely and efficiently.
• Support production and maintenance with troubleshooting.

Skills

Tool maintenance

Die maintenance

Welding

CNC machining

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

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.

TOOL & DIE SPECIALIST - LEVEL 4/5 (2ND SHIFT)

SpaceX is seeking a motivated Tool and Die Specialist to assist in the commissioning, planned maintenance, and repairs of its internal injection molding, die‑casting, and stamping tools. This individual will be working with cross‑functional teams and bridging gaps between production and maintenance operations. Excellent tool and die skills are crucial for the team to achieve success. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in similar environments within the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance, repair, and modification of molds for plastic injection and die casting of various sizes
• Responsible for the correct disassembly and assembly of molds in a safe, efficient, and timely manner
• Repair and/or fabricate cores, cavities, and various other components
• Hand work repairs to part details, parting lines, lifters, slides, polished cavities, texture, venting, and spotting
• Support production and maintenance with troubleshooting
• Create and maintain mold spare parts lists
• Identify and implement proactive systems to achieve consistent reduction in manufacturing defects and productivity concerns
• Support design engineering to evaluate feasibility and implementation of tooling changes to accommodate part change
• Assist process engineering with part processing and troubleshooting for ongoing scrap reduction, cycle time reduction and downtime reduction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of hands‑on technician experience with tool maintenance and/or repair with plastic injection molds

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years of welding experience
• 7+ years of hands‑on technician experience with tool and die maintenance and/or repair
• 1+ years of TIG welding experience on tool steels
• 1+ years of machining experience for minor mold component repair/replacement
• Demonstrated experience in production mold maintenance, producing high volume parts
• Basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair (e.g., hot runner system, slide or core action limit switches, sequential valve gate cylinders)
• Experience with interpretation of dimensional inspection results (check fixtures, CMM or vision systems)
• Professional experience with laser welding, preferably with expertise working with steel
• Professional experience with tool polishing
• Professional experience with texturing/graining tools
• 3+ years of professional experience with CNC machining of tool/die components
• Professional experience within manufacturing on new product launch process
• Strong analytic problem‑solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Work efficiently and productively in independent and team settings
• Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills
• Familiarity/experience with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work the following hours:
  • 2nd shift: Monday to Friday from 3:30 pm to 2:00 am
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be willing to work overtime and or weekends as needed

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.

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… or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].