Deburr Technician, Machining (Starship)

SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA

Who this role is best for

Candidates with machining experience and attention to detail will find this mid-level role in a high-stakes aerospace domain.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level professionals with hands-on machining and deburring experience in a factory setting
    — “1+ years of professional work experience in a factory/production environment”
  • Individuals capable of maintaining precision standards and interpreting technical blueprints
    — “Interpret drawings per ASME Y14.5-2009 standard to maintain part specifications”
  • Candidates who thrive in physically active and repetitive work environments
    — “Ability to use physical and repetitive movement, bending or twisting”

Things to consider

  • U.S. citizenship or residency is required due to ITAR export regulations
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident”
  • The role may require early morning or late afternoon shifts with potential for overtime
    — “Estimated start times: 1st shift (5:00 AM) & 2nd shift (2:30 PM)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with manual and automated deburring techniques in your resume and interviews
    — “2+ years of deburr experience using various deburr techniques using manual and automated equipment”
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with surface finish inspection tools like profilometers
    — “Polish tight tolerance surface finishes and inspect with profilometer”
  • Include experience with material inventory management and hardware preparation
    — “Assist with material inventory and prepare hardware for machining processes”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Junior

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What success looks like

  • part specifications
  • productivity goals
  • clean work environment
Typical background
factory/production environmentmachining certification

Skills & requirements

Required

DeburringPost-machiningThread ChasingSurface PolishingProfilometer InspectionPassivationMaterial InventoryMass FinishingWork Environment MaintenanceProcess Improvement

Preferred

CNC MachiningBlueprint ReadingMeasuring Instruments

Stack & domain

Deburr TechniquesManual And Automated EquipmentMass Finishing Barrel TumblerBlueprint ReadingCNC MachiningMeasuring InstrumentsMicrometersCalipersProfilometersBorescopesProductivityProduction GoalsClean And Efficient Work EnvironmentProcess ImprovementsMachined Valve ComponentsPost-machiningPassivationMaterial InventoryHardware PreparationMachining Processes

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 (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Deburr and process machined valve components in post-machining

Interpret drawings per ASME Y14.5-2009 standard to maintain part specifications

Chase machine cut threads to size if necessary

Polish tight tolerance surface finishes and inspect with profilometer

Wash parts that have gone through the deburr process and passivate using citric passivation

Assist with material inventory and prepare hardware for machining processes

Operate a mass finishing barrel tumbler using given recipes for specific parts and materials

Meet expectations for productivity and production goals

Maintain a clean and efficient work environment

Keep products consistently moving and alert management when production is inhibited

Provide ideas for continuous  process improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of professional work experience in a factory/production environment; or the completion of a machining certification

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

2+ years of deburr experience using various deburr techniques using manual and automated equipment

Experience working in a machine shop

Experience with basic blueprint reading

Knowledge of CNC machining

Experience using various measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, profilometers, and borescopes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Estimated start times: 1st shift (5:00 AM) & 2nd shift (2:30 PM)

Ability to work one of the following shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Ability to use physical and repetitive movement, bending or twisting, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls

Ability to be exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    

Level 1: $22.00 - $24.00/hour    

Level 2: $24.00 - $27.00/hour    

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, 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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