Ultra-Precision Machining Technician – Micron-Tolerance Parts

SpaceX; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

SpaceX in Woodinville, WA is seeking a Machining Technician on the Ultra Precision Machining team to support the manufacture and continuous improvement of micron- and sub-micron tolerance parts at production volumes. This role focuses on cleaning, testing, assembly, metrology, inspection, and related support tasks.

You will work with CMMs and other metrology instruments, perform data entry and work tracking, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of professional work experience using precision tools (torque tools, precision metrology instruments, precision testing equipment).
• Experience with micron or sub-micron tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them.

Responsibilities

• Follow defined work instructions, process controls, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain maximum work center uptime by identifying and reporting off-nominal issues (alarms, out-of-tolerance conditions).
• Perform cleaning, testing, assembly, inspection, and related support tasks on precision parts and assemblies.
• Use metrology equipment including CMMs, optical microscopes, and other precision instruments.
• Perform data entry, work tracking, and effective communication with team members and leadership.
• Actively seek out and provide feedback on process improvements and efficiency opportunities to engineering/leadership.
• Keep a clean and safe work environment following company guidelines.

Skills

Precision tools

Metrology equipment

Data entry

Quality system

Diamond turning

CMM

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

CMM

Optical microscopes

Job description

SpaceX in Woodinville, WA is seeking a Machining Technician on the Ultra Precision Machining team to support the manufacture and continuous improvement of micron- and sub-micron tolerance parts at production volumes. This role focuses on cleaning, testing, assembly, metrology, inspection, and related support tasks.

You will work with CMMs and other metrology instruments, perform data entry and work tracking, and contribute to process improvements.