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SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

CNC Machinist

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHawthorne, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
  • At least 8 years of manufacturing experience is required.
  • Availability for overtime and weekend hours is required.
  • Availability for the first shift, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without accommodation is required.
  • Ability to stand and kneel without accommodation is required.
  • Ability to perform repetitive movement, bend or twist, use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and tolerate distracting noise levels is required.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

  • Operate CNC machines and produce flight hardware to achieve program-level production-rate goals.
  • Deburr hardware in the assigned work center to support deliveries to downstream customers.
  • Chase machine-cut threads to size.
  • Inspect surface finishes, threads, and broken edges.
  • Use a borescope to check parts for internal defects and debris.
  • Operate clean-line equipment, laser part-marking equipment, and general part-finishing equipment according to requirements.
  • Operate and effectively use calibrated devices to ensure hardware leaving the machine shop conforms to print requirements.
  • Perform weekly and monthly preventative maintenance on CNC machines.
  • Maintain shop upkeep, including chip bins, oils, greases, and 5S activities.
  • Complete work instructions and test plans to document required data throughout each process.
  • Perform precision setups of various CNC machines.
  • Prioritize daily work to maintain high machine uptime across the assigned shop or area.
  • Manage cutting tools in CNC machines so required tools are loaded and measured before upcoming programs are called.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 10 years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
  • Motivation to learn the technical aspects of CNC machining is preferred.
  • Ability to read accurately, write clearly, and perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately is preferred.
  • Experience with shop mathematics, tooling technology, blueprint reading, and measurement of parts is preferred.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude is preferred.
  • Ability to contribute to a team-oriented environment and balance team and individual responsibilities is preferred.

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Starbase, Texas
Founded
2002

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