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Millwright - Launch Hardware

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCape Canaveral, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
At least 3 years of professional experience in a manufacturing, production, or tooling environment is required.
The candidate must be able to pass the Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
The candidate must be able to work Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and work nights and weekends when needed to meet critical launch milestones.
The candidate must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
The candidate must be able to stand, kneel, crouch, twist the upper body, work in cramped positions and small openings, and climb hand over hand.
The candidate must be able to work at heights up to 100 feet, in extreme outdoor environments, and in environments with fumes, odors, and noise.
The candidate may be required to travel to other sites up to 15% of the time.
To comply with U.S. export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
Install stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools.
Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect irregularities and malfunctions.
Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts.
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, pumps, motors, and programmable logic controls.
Operate rigging equipment and dollies to position heavy machinery and parts.
Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise tolerances.
Align and test equipment and make necessary adjustments.
Perform predictive and operational procedures.
Operate machine tools to fabricate parts required during machinery overhaul, maintenance, or setup.
Ensure operating safety devices function properly after repairs, modifications, and installations.
Sharpen and maintain cutting tools.
Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation.

Desired Qualifications

Experience using inspection equipment such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, and height gauges.
Ability to use and learn software to observe, analyze, evaluate, and communicate pertinent information.
Leadership and dependability.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.
Ability to solve problems through diverse thinking and varied experience.
Ability to maintain high safety standards and suggest ways to work safely and effectively in new locations and changing environments.

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.

MILLWRIGHT (LAUNCH HARDWARE)

As part of the Launch Hardware Fabrication & Tooling team you will work on building and improving the mechanical systems at our rocket launch facilities. You will be on the ground floor, getting your hands dirty and contributing directly to the success of future launches.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
Install stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools
Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect irregularities and malfunctions
Adjust machinery and repairing or replacing defective parts
Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, motors and programmable logic controls
Operate rigging equipment and dollies to place heavy machinery and parts
Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise tolerances
Align and test equipment, and make any necessary adjustments
Perform predictive and operational procedures
Operate machine tools to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery
Ensure operating safety devices function properly on completion of repairs, modifications and installations
Sharpen and maintain cutting tools
Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/production or tooling environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience using inspection equipment, such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges
Able to use and learn a variety of software to observe, analyze, evaluate, and communicate pertinent information
Demonstrated leadership and dependability
Able to adapt to an extremely dynamic work environment while maintaining a positive attitude
Able to find solutions to problems through diverse thinking while utilizing a varied experience
Able to maintain the highest level of safety on the job site and bring new ideas of how to continue to work safely and effectively in new locations and changing environments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Ability to work the following shift: Monday – Friday 6:00am – 5:30pm
Ability to work nights & weekends when needed to meet critical launch milestones
Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) unassisted
Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand
Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet)
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Travel to other sites may be required, up to 15% of the time

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

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