Deburr Technician (Machining)

SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Machining professionals with hands-on deburring experience and attention to detail will find this role in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on machining experience and a focus on precision work
    — “Grind, file, or sand surfaces of metal items, utilizing a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machines”
  • Individuals who have completed technical trade programs or have relevant industry experience
    — “1+ years of professional work experience deburring, grinding, or machining metal items or completion of a technical trade program”
  • Workers who are comfortable with repetitive physical tasks and can adapt to strict schedules
    — “Must be able to work the following schedules: Monday to Friday: 5AM - 3:30PM”

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical stamina and adherence to non-traditional shift patterns
    — “Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required”
  • U.S. citizenship or residency is mandatory due to ITAR export regulations
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with precision tools and defect inspection in your resume and interviews
    — “Examine surfaces in order to find defects”
  • Emphasize your ability to maintain focus during long work sessions
    — “Strong attention to detail and the ability to stand and concentrate for long periods of time”
  • Include any relevant technical training or certifications in manufacturing or machining
    — “completion of a technical trade program in manufacturing, machining, electronics, automotive or assembly”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with blueprint reading and dimensional accuracy in your application materials
    — “Experience with basic blueprint reading”
  • Showcase experience with measuring instruments and grinding equipment in your resume
    — “Experience utilizing various measuring instruments-mics, veneers, ultra-sonic thickness gauges, etc.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Final finishing of all parts
  • Smooth uneven surfaces
Typical background
1+ years of professional work experience deburring, grinding, or machining metal items

Skills & requirements

Required

DeburringGrindingFileSandBlueprint Reading

Preferred

Basic Blueprint ReadingUtilizing Various Measuring Instruments

Stack & domain

DeburringGrindingMachiningBlueprint ReadingMeasuring InstrumentsAircraft Grade HardwareAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsTeamworkManufacturingElectronicsAutomotiveAssembly

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.

DEBURR TECHNICIAN (MACHINING)

The Deburr Technician is a critical part of our machining team. The technician in this role will be responsible for the final finishing of all parts, pieces and components coming out of our CNC machining areas. Strong attention to detail and the ability to stand and concentrate for long periods of time are required for this position. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grind, file, or sand surfaces of metal items, utilizing a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machines

Examine surfaces in order to find defects

Remove defects and smooth uneven surfaces

Clean and organize work area

Install aircraft grade hardware such as STI

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of professional work experience deburring, grinding, or machining metal items or completion of a technical trade program in manufacturing, machining, electronics, automotive or assembly

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience with basic blueprint reading 

Able to bench close tolerance dimensions within what the blueprint calls for

Experience utilizing various measuring instruments-mics, veneers, ultra-sonic thickness gauges, etc.

Able to utilize various grinding equipment - angle head grinders, pencil grinders, straight grinders, and palm sanders

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work the following schedules:

Monday to Friday: 5AM - 3:30PM

Monday to Friday: 3:30PM - 2AM

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    

Deburr Technician/Level 1: $23.00 - $24.00/hour    

Deburr Technician/Level 2: $24.00 - $27.00/hour 

Deburr Technician/Level 3: $26.50 - $30.00/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 & 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. 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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