Production Machinist

Job Title: Production Machinist

Join SpaceX, a pioneering company in space exploration, as a Production Machinist on our Ultra Precision Machining team. We are seeking a skilled and experienced CNC machinist to manufacture, develop, and continuously improve key technologies consisting of micron-level tolerance machined parts at production volumes.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate multi-axis CNC machines to manufacture micron-level tolerance parts at production volumes.
• Maintain maximum machine uptime by troubleshooting off-nominal issues, resolving alarms, repairing tooling, and adhering to best practices.
• Independently troubleshoot uncommon process issues related to ultra-precision part conformance.
• Complete machining operations from blueprints, drawings, and/or verbal instructions.
• Work with complex, tight-tolerance parts and various materials.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of experience with g-code, setup, operation, and/or programming of CNC mills/lathes.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of horizontal mill setup experience.
• 5+ years of vertical mill setup experience.
• Experience using pallet systems and cells.
• 1+ years of CNC programming experience using NX.
• Diamond turning experience.
• Experience with micron-level tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them.
• Experience working with aluminum and copper.
• Experience working in production machining cells.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time: 2nd shift (4:00 PM to 2:30 AM).
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to stand for extended periods - 8 hours min.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Ability to work in an environment with repetitive movement, bending, or twisting, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range: Production Machinist/Level 4: $32.00 - $40.00/hour; Production Machinist/Level 5: $37.00 - $45.00/hour. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

As a SpaceX employee, 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. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies.

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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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