Structures Technician

6 days ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Summary

SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Structures Technician to join our team. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for installing, repairing, and modifying rocket and spacecraft components and subcomponents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Install, repair, and modify rocket and spacecraft components and subcomponents
  • Use various tools and equipment to perform tasks, including drill motors, power screwdrivers, and rivet guns
  • Align parts and secure them in place using clecos or tooling/hand clamps
  • Install fasteners in the correct sequence, using the correct tools
  • Shim and/or trim parts as required
  • Select drill bits, reamers, and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full-size holes
  • Locate, drill pilot holes using drill motors and proper size drill bits
  • Drill, ream, and countersink full-size holes in parts/assemblies, in the proper sequence and to the correct size, using drill motors
  • Set countersinking tools to the proper depth as required
  • Disassemble parts and deburr holes using chip chasers, deburring tools, and files to prepare for installation of fasteners
  • Use solvents to clean surfaces prior to sealing or assembly
  • Apply sealant, Alodine, primer, adhesives, and special finishes
  • Load and unload ovens to bond detail parts to assemblies
  • Determine and obtain the correct type and size fasteners
  • Cold work holes to prepare for close tolerance fastener installation
  • Install bushings into housings using arbor presses and/or hydraulic pullers
  • Apply liquid nitrogen to facilitate installation of bushings
  • Check work after completion of each operation in the job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience in hardware assembly, test, maintenance, material handling, and/or installation, or certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&P, manufacturing, and/or electronics
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience drilling, reaming, honing, and/or countersinking straight and close tolerance holes
  • Experience gained through the military or within an aviation manufacturing company
  • Experience using various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools, floor-mounted power tools, and precision measuring tools
  • Ability to visualize a three-dimensional shape from a two-dimensional view and understand symbols, flag notes, and general notes
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions)
  • Experience making basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
Additional Requirements
  • Must be willing to work all shifts, additional overtime, and weekends as needed
  • Shift options: 1st Shift (Monday - Friday: 3am-1:30pm), 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday: 2:00pm-12am), Weekend Shift (Thursday - Sunday 6am - 6pm)
  • Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: Structures Technician/Level 1: $27.00/hour, Structures Technician/Level 2: $32.50/hour, Structures Technician/Level 3: $38.00/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.

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & 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. * 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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