SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Tool and Die Specialist Level 4/5

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBastrop, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
Have at least 5 years of hands-on technician experience with tool maintenance and/or repair involving plastic injection molds.
Be willing to work second shift Monday to Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Be able to stand for long periods and perform climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching as required.
Be willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
Meet the stated ITAR eligibility requirement: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and modify molds for plastic injection and die casting of various sizes.
Disassemble and assemble molds safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
Repair and/or fabricate cores, cavities, and other components.
Perform 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 consistently reduce manufacturing defects and productivity concerns.
Support design engineering in evaluating the feasibility and implementation of tooling changes to accommodate part changes.
Assist process engineering with part processing and troubleshooting to reduce scrap, cycle time, and downtime.

Desired Qualifications

Have at least 1 year of welding experience.
Have at least 7 years of hands-on technician experience with tool and die maintenance and/or repair.
Have at least 1 year of TIG welding experience on tool steels.
Have at least 1 year of machining experience for minor mold component repair or replacement.
Have demonstrated experience in production mold maintenance producing high-volume parts.
Have basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair experience, including hot runner systems, slide or core action limit switches, and sequential valve gate cylinders.
Have experience interpreting dimensional inspection results from check fixtures, coordinate measuring machines, or vision systems.
Have professional experience with laser welding, preferably working with steel.
Have professional experience with tool polishing.
Have professional experience with texturing or graining tools.
Have at least 3 years of professional experience with CNC machining of tool/die components.
Have professional manufacturing experience with the new product launch process.
Have familiarity or experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

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 (i.e., 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(s) 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 3:30pm to 2:00am
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 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].

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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