SpaceX

Overview

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Structures Technician (Starship) role involves modifying, repairing, and assembling rocket and spacecraft components.

Responsibilities

• Modify, repair, assemble, and install rocket and spacecraft components and subcomponents.
• Align parts and secure in place using clecos or tooling/hand clamps.
• Operate and utilize sheet metal manufacturing equipment such as CNCs, brake presses, and rollers.
• Operate and utilize advanced manufacturing equipment such as robots, welders, and manufacturing software.
• Perform routine maintenance procedures for upkeep on tooling and equipment as required.
• Install mechanical fasteners in correct sequence per drawing, using correct tools.
• Facilitate and perform component and assemblies testing operations on rocket and spacecraft structures.
• Shim and/or trim parts as required.
• Select drill bits, reamers and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full-size holes.
• Locate, drill pilot holes using drill motor and proper size drill bit(s).
• Drill, ream, countersink full size holes in parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size using drill motor.
• Disassemble parts and deburr holes using chip chasers, deburring tools, and files.
• Use solvents to clean surfaces prior to sealing or assembly.
• Apply sealant, Alodine, primer, adhesives, special finishes.
• Load, lift and unload parts with use of cranes, forklifts, and custom tools.
• Determine and obtain correct type and size fasteners.
• Cold work holes to prepare for close tolerance fastener installation.
• Install bushings into housings using arbor press and/or hydraulic puller.
• Apply liquid nitrogen to facilitate installation of bushings.
• Check work after completion of each operation to ensure it is complete per drawing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of experience in hardware assembly, test, maintenance, material handling, and/or installation; OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&P, manufacturing, and/or electronics.
• Experience drilling, reaming, honing and/or countersinking straight and close tolerance holes.
• Experience gained through the military or within an aviation manufacturing company.
• Experience using various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools, floor-mounted power tools and precision measuring tools.
• Capable of visualizing a three-dimensional shape from a two-dimensional view.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately.
• Experience making basic layouts on parts or assemblies to establish reference points.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.