PRE-FABRICATION TECHNICIAN (LAUNCH HARDWARE)
The Pre-fabrication Technician will be responsible for critical operations supporting launch and fabrication activities with customers spanning the entire organization. Candidate will join a team responsible for initial fabrication operations for structural applications such as waterjet, plasma cutting, shape cutting, sawing, wheel abrading, drilling, tapping and others as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Measure, layout, and cut raw structural shapes to specification using a variety of fabrication machinery
- Interpret work scope and plan best execution ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency
- Learn to setup, operate, and maintain all shop machinery through combination of OJT and online learning
- Read, understand and interpret, then execute work instructions and engineering blueprints presented through verbal, written, or electronic means
- Learn and operate various computer programs and manufacturing software packages through both OJT and online courses.
- Follow process parameters and report up errors and improvements
- Perform work to the safety standards set forth by SpaceX leadership
- Maintain machinery to manufacturer’s standards
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Self-motivated and able to complete projects accurately within tight deadlines
- Complete communication loops regarding all job responsibilities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience with fabrication machinery (mills, lathes, etc.), CNC plasma or waterjet operation
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following: FLOW or OMAX waterjet software suite, Hypertherm, Rotary Tube, ProNest, Mastercam or another CAD/CAM software
- Experience with 5-axis waterjet
- Experience with 5-axis plasma
- 5+ years of experience in related fabrication field
- Strong material handling skills including forklift and bridge crane operation
- Familiarity with industrial machine maintenance
- Experience with Flow waterjets, plasma tables, large vertical bandsaws, wheel Abraders, shape cutters, brake presses, and/or other similar equipment
- Experience with industrial hand tools such as grinders, saws, and drills
- Blueprint reading, GD&T interpretation skill, and precision measurement and inspection experience
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Demonstrates commitment to mission success through hard work, perseverance, and deliverable results
- Applies lessons learned from past mistakes to future problems
- Rapidly responds to iterative, experimental process changes
- Seeks out consensus while maintaining independent self-starter attitude
- Demonstrates ability to provide and act on received feedback
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
- General physical fitness is required for some work areas, hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
- Occasional travel to other sites as needed
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. unassisted
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work at elevated heights
- Ability to work in extreme environments – heat, cold, rain, fumes, odors, and noise
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Pre-Fabrication Technician/Level 1: $20.00 - $24.50/hour
Pre-Fabrication Technician/Level 2: $23.00 - $29.00/hour
Pre-Fabrication Technician/Level 3: $27.00 - $35.00/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.
