SpaceX
Machinist
Vandenberg, CA
Sponsorship not specified$23k-$30kDetected 7 hours ago
Siemens NXGD&TCommunicationLean Manufacturing
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Lottery odds (Level I)39
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Look critically at all part processes to drive efficiency and improve quality by interfacing with engineers and designers
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional experience running CNC mills or lathes
- 3+ years of professional experience reading G-code and programming toolpaths for CNC machines
- Basic knowledge of cutting tools, as well as speeds and feeds for each, regardless of material type
- Ability to read engineering prints, proficient interpretation of GD&T feature interpretation
- Basic knowledge and experience developing work holding and fixturing solutions required to complete quality, repeatable parts
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral
- Available to work all required shift hours and be available to work overtime, and weekends, as needed
- Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) unassisted
- Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet)
- Proficiency with typical precision measurement tools such as dial indicators, bore gauges, micrometers, calipers, and other common inspection tools
Skills
- Ability to run multi-axis and multi-tasking programs
- Ability to set up and operate Proto Trak CNC mills and lathes
- Experience with Fanuc, Hurco, and Haas machine tool controls
- Experience with Renishaw probes
- Experience with Siemens NX, Fusion360 or similar programs
- Experience with Mastercam 2019+
- Desire to work collaboratively across several teams as needed to complete projects requiring multiple disciplines
- Strong communication skills and a desire to help achieve company goals in a dynamic and challenging environment
Compensation
- 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 accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Benefits
- 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.
- Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
- Machine raw stock, weldments, and modify existing components
Company info
- 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.
- Give feedback to engineers and designers, including early process reviews and receive feedback from customers to improve quality at the machine
Equal opportunity
- SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen or national, (ii) U
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