CNC Machinist (Raptor) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 1+ years of manufacturing experience and are comfortable with repetitive physical tasks.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with mid-level manufacturing experience and a history of working with CNC equipment
    — “1+ years of experience in manufacturing”
  • Individuals who thrive in physically demanding, team-oriented environments with strict operational goals
    — “Strong mechanical aptitude”

Things to consider

  • 2nd shift commitment requires availability from 2:45 PM to 12:45 AM daily
    — “Must be available for 2nd shift (2:45 PM - 12:45 AM)”
  • This role requires physical endurance, including lifting up to 50lbs and prolonged standing or kneeling
    — “Capable of lifting up to 50lbs without accommodation”
  • The position is limited to individuals who meet ITAR export regulations, primarily U.S. citizens or residents
    — “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national...”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with precision setups and adherence to process documentation standards
    — “Perform precision set-ups of various CNC machines on state-of-the-art assets”
  • Emphasize your ability to maintain shop cleanliness and organize tools efficiently
    — “Maintain the shop in terms of chip bins, oils, greases, 5S and general upkeep activities”
  • Demonstrate your ability to inspect and ensure quality of threads and surface finishes
    — “Inspect surface finishes, threads, and broken edges”
  • Showcase your capacity for managing cutting tools and ensuring machine readiness
    — “Manage cutting tools in CNC machines to ensure that machines have the needed cutting tools loaded...”
  • Demonstrate your ability to prioritize work to maximize machine uptime
    — “Prioritize daily work to ensure high machine uptime across the assigned shop / area”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • produce flight hardware
  • deburr hardware
  • perform CNC machine maintenance
  • maintain shop
Typical background
manufacturingCNC machiningquality control

Skills & requirements

Required

CNC OperationDeburringThread ChasingBorescope InspectionPreventive Maintenance5SWork Instructions

Preferred

Shop MathBlueprint ReadingMechanical AptitudeInterpersonal Skills

Stack & domain

CNC MachinesFlight HardwareDeburChase Machine Cut ThreadsSurface FinishesThreadsBroken EdgesBorescopeClean Line EquipmentLaser Part MarkingGeneral Part FinishingCNC Machine Preventative MaintenanceShop MathTooling TechnologyBlueprint ReadingMeasurement Of PartsPrecision Set-upsCutting ToolsWork InstructionsTest Plans5SGeneral Upkeep ActivitiesTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention To DetailManufacturingCNC MachiningRaptorStarship

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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.

CNC MACHINIST, DEBURR (RAPTOR) - 2ND SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate CNC machines and produce flight hardware needed to achieve program level production rate goals

Deburr hardware in the assigned work center to contribute to deliveries to downstream customers

Chase machine cut threads to size

Inspect surface finishes, threads, and broken edges

Borescope parts to check for internal defects and debris

Operate clean line equipment, laser part marking, and general part finishing according to 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

Complete work instructions and test plans to document needed data throughout each process

Perform precision set-ups of various CNC machines on state-of-the-art assets

Prioritize daily work to ensure high machine uptime across the assigned shop / area

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of experience in manufacturing 

PREFFERED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of experience in manufacturing

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

Physical Requirements: 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Available for overtime and weekend hours

Must be available for 2nd shift (2:45 PM - 12:45 AM)

Capable of lifting up to 50lbs without accommodation

Capable of standing and kneeling without accommodation 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:    

CNC Machinist/Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00/hour    

CNC Machinist /Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50/hour    

CNC Machinist /Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00/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. § 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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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