Sheet Metal Technician (Starship)

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience operating high-volume sheet metal fabrication equipment and working in a physically demanding shop environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on shop experience and a track record of fabricating complex parts to tight tolerances
    — “Fabricate complex, tight tolerance parts, using various sheet metal materials”
  • Individuals who have worked with heavy machinery in a high-volume production setting
    — “Experience operating all equipment in a high-volume sheet metal fabrication shop”
  • Professionals capable of performing repetitive physical tasks and working in physically demanding conditions
    — “Ability to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum”

Things to consider

  • This role requires compliance with U.S. export regulations, limiting eligibility to specific nationalities or authorization statuses
    — “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific experience with laser cutters, press brakes, and water jets on your resume
    — “Operate and maintain equipment such as laser cutters, press brakes, water jets”
  • Emphasize your ability to read blueprints and ensure parts meet engineering specs
    — “Read basic blueprints to ensure parts are made to engineering specifications”
  • Demonstrate adaptability to shift work, overtime, and weekend availability during interviews
    — “Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • Operating and maintaining equipment
  • Assembling flight hardware
  • Verifying hardware conformance
Typical background
Sheet metal fabricationMachine operating experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Sheet Metal FabricationBlueprint ReadingBasic Inspection ToolsMachine OperationAssembly

Preferred

High-volume Sheet Metal FabricationMechanical Aptitude

Stack & domain

Operating EquipmentLaser CuttersPress BrakesWater JetsRoller MachineryAssembling Basic Flight HardwareTorquing FastenersReading BlueprintsInspection ToolsCalipersMicrometersThread GaugesRadius GaugesFabricating Complex PartsSheet Metal MaterialsSteelAluminumPyronZoukAbility To Work All ShiftsAbility To Work Overtime And WeekendsAbility To Stand For Extended PeriodsAbility To Stoop, Bend, Crawl, And Maneuver In Tight SpacesAbility To Perform Repetitive MovementsAbility To Use Hands To Handle, Control, Or Feel Objects, Tools, Or ControlsAbility To Work In Temperatures Over 80 DegreesAbility To Safely Use An Air Purifying RespiratorAbility To Operate Heavy Equipment And MachineryAbility To Perform Physical Requirements Of The JobManufacturingSheet Metal FabricationAssemblyFabricationFlight HardwareInspectionBlueprints

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.

SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate and maintain equipment such as laser cutters, press brakes, water jets, and roller machinery

Assemble basic flight hardware which includes torqueing fasteners

Read basic blueprints to ensure parts are made to engineering specifications to meet customer needs

Use basic inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and radius gauges to verify the conformance of hardware

Fabricate complex, tight tolerance parts, using various sheet metal materials that include several types of steel aluminum, Pyron, and zouk

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of experience working with machinery in a shop environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of machine operating experience

Experience operating all equipment in a high-volume sheet metal fabrication shop

High mechanical aptitude

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed

Ability to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum

Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces

Comfortable with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, and using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting

Stand: Up to 6 hours per day

Sit: Up to 1 hour per day

Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day

Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day

Walk: Up to 6 hours per day

Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day

Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day

Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day

Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 30 minutes or less per day

Candidate must be capable of safely using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.

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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