Equipment Maintenance Technician

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA • 59min ago

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.

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

This role requires a self-sufficient technician who performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting across a wide range of equipment. The technician must apply systematic problem-solving in a high-volume manufacturing environment, keep equipment in optimal operating condition, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain and repair all critical assets to ensure their proper operating condition

Provide maintenance on various equipment such as ovens, furnaces, vacuum systems, composite ply cutting machines, epoxy dispensing machines, environmental test chambers, tube-bending equipment, etc.

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems down to the component level

Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/ electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)

Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment

3+ years of experience with repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Maintenance experience with Thermotron, Envirotronic, Mycronic, Unholtz-Dickie, and Acutronic equipment

Maintenance experience with various welding equipment (robotic, electron beam, friction, etc.)

Maintenance experience on gas and electric ovens, vacuum systems, environmental thermal testing, and ply cutting equipment

5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer

Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment

Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment

Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings

Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)

Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards

Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency

Familiar with Lean or Six Sigma tools like Five Why's Methodology

Analytic thinker that gets to the root of the problem and comes up with permanent solution to remedy the issue

Ability to navigate, utilize, and close out work orders

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work one of the following shifts:

1st shift: Monday - Friday 5:30am - 3:30pm

2nd shift: Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 12:00am

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

Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted

Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Equipment Maintenance Technician/Level 1: $30.00 - $35.00/hour

Equipment Maintenance Technician/Level 2: $34.00 - $40.00/hour

Equipment Maintenance Technician/Level 3: $39.00 - $47.00/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 (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\kb\article\page&sys\id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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.

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