SpaceX

Overview

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and as a Mechanical Technician (Facilities), you will help design, build, activate, and maintain advanced manufacturing facilities while solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain systems in peak operating condition.
• Develop and update detailed work instructions for proper equipment preventative maintenance.
• Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment on facilities systems.
• Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, and evacuation & charging of refrigerants.
• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems.
• Perform hands-on shop work and on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of pumps and other mechanical equipment.
• Ensure work and materials comply with manufacturer specifications.
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly.
• Perform failure assessments and day-to-day safety inspections.
• Adjust and fabricate mechanical parts using hand and machine tools.
• Present information on equipment maintenance statuses for critical facilities.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, boom lifts, work trucks, and overhead cranes.
• Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX systems.
• Take on additional responsibilities and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Follow and ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, regulations, and laws.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• 3+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems.
• Knowledge in HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, and mechanical fasteners.
• Technical certification, journeyman, or master in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, and refrigeration gases.
• Professional experience maintaining HEPA filters and AHU filtration systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems down to the component level.
• Familiar with commercial building codes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and self-starter.
• Consistent record of punctual schedule adherence.
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• Location: Hawthorne, CA.
• Must be able to work one of the following shifts: First shift: 5AM - 3:30PM PT or Second shift: 3PM - 1:30AM PT.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Work hours depend on site priorities and may require overtime hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Periodic work in extreme outdoor environments.
• Able to work at elevated heights (up to 150 feet).
• Must have a valid CA driver’s license.