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SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

CNC Machinist - Starship

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHawthorne, CA, USA$23 - $38 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience in CNC machining is required.
  • The employee must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
  • The employee must be capable of lifting 35 pounds unassisted.
  • The employee must be capable of standing and kneeling for 8 hours.
  • The employee must be able to perform physical and repetitive movements, including bending or twisting and using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • The employee must be able to work in distracting sound and noise levels.

Responsibilities

  • Perform precision setup, operation, and program editing of Okuma mill-turn CNC machines to produce non-flight and flight-critical hardware.
  • Prioritize daily production tasks to meet customer need dates while delivering high-quality parts.
  • Manage CNC cutting tools to ensure required tools are loaded, measured, and ready before program execution.
  • Perform on-machine deburring of hardware to improve part quality consistency and reduce manual intervention.
  • Perform CNC machine preventive maintenance weekly and monthly.
  • Maintain shop organization and cleanliness by managing chip bins, lubricants, greases, 5S practices, and general facility upkeep.
  • Adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and support team members as needed.
  • Complete work instructions and test plans, accurately documenting process data at each stage.
  • Propose improved machining techniques, fixture designs, and tooling selections to maximize operational efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of experience operating CNC machinery.
  • Ability to program using Esprit CAD/CAM software.
  • Proficient knowledge of high-efficiency milling and turning.
  • Ability to read technical data, write clearly, and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
  • Experience in shop math, tooling technology, blueprint reading, and part measurement.
  • Ability to learn all shop assets and strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Willingness and ability to cross-train peers or be cross-trained by peers.

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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