SpaceX

CNC Machinist (Starship Components) - Level 4/5

SpaceX$74K — $106K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 8+ years of experience in CNC machining
  • 10+ years of experience operating CNC machinery (preferred)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to read accurately, write clearly, and perform basic arithmetic calculations

Responsibilities

  • Operate CNC machines to produce flight hardware
  • Perform precision set-ups on advanced CNC equipment
  • Prioritize work to maximize machine uptime
  • Manage cutting tools for upcoming production needs
  • Deburr hardware and contribute to timely deliveries
  • Utilize calibrated devices to ensure conformity to specifications
  • Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the shop area

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with stock purchase discounts
Full Job Description
CNC MACHINIST (STARSHIP COMPONENTS) - LEVEL 4/5

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Operate CNC machines and produce flight hardware needed to achieve program level production rate goals
  • Perform precision set-ups of various CNC machines on state-of-the-art assets
  • Prioritize daily work to ensure high machine uptime across the shop/area of your responsibility
  • Manage cutting tools in CNC machines to ensure that machines have the needed cutting tools loaded and measured before they are called in upcoming programs
  • Deburr hardware in your work center to contribute to deliveries to our downstream customers
  • Operate clean line equipment, laser part marking, and general part finishing requirements
  • Operate and effectively use calibrated devices to ensure hardware exiting the machine shop is conforming and meets print requirements
  • Perform CNC machine preventative maintenance on a weekly and monthly basis
  • Maintain the shop in terms of chip bins, oils, greases, 5S and general upkeep activities
  • Remain flexible in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and support teammates however possible
  • Complete work instructions and test plans to document needed data throughout each process

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 8+ years of experience in CNC machining

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 10+ years of experience operating CNC machinery
  • Motivation to learn technical aspects of CNC machining
  • Ability to read accurately and write clearly
  • Perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately
  • Experience in shop math, tooling technology, blueprint reading and measurement of parts
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Strong interpersonal skills including, but not limited to, contributing to a team-oriented environment, balancing team and individual responsibilities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Estimated start times: 1st shift (5:00 AM); 2nd shift (2:30 PM)
  • Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
  • Must be able to stand and kneel unassisted
  • Must be able to do repetitive movement; bend or twist; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; exposure to sounds and distractive noise levels

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay range:
Level 4: $36.00 - $43.00/hour
Level 5: $41.00 - $51.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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