Compressed Air Technician

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X is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Compressed Air Technician (Facilities) role is part of the critical infrastructure team in Hawthorne, CA.

• Collaborate with engineers and customers to maintain HVAC and mechanical systems, ensuring zero unplanned interruptions.
• Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment (air handlers, chilled water, condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, filters, etc.).
• Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, evacuation and charging of refrigerants and water piping.
• Assemble, install, repair and maintain pipe and drainage systems per plumbing codes.
• Hands‑on shop work and on‑site disassembly, inspection, testing of pumps and mechanical equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly and repair.
• Perform safety inspections, recommend maintenance opportunities.
• Fabricate mechanical parts using hand and machine tools.
• Present equipment maintenance status reports to internal and external customers.
• Operate forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack, boom lift, work truck and overhead crane.
• Open and resolve electronic work tickets on Space
  
  X systems.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Follow all applicable building codes, regulations and laws.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of professional experience with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical or electrical systems.

• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, rotating machinery and mechanical fasteners.
• Technical certification or journeyman/master in HVAC, Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical Systems.
• Knowledge of high‑pressure gas, flammable gas and refrigeration gases.
• Experience maintaining HEPA filters and standard AHU filtration systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot systems down to component level.
• Familiarity with commercial building codes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and technical software.
• Self‑starter with a positive attitude, punctuality and flexibility.

• First shift 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM PT; overtime, weekends and holidays possible.
• Strong attendance; adhere to schedule.
• Physical requirements:
  
  lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching and carrying.
• Work at elevated heights up to 150 ft, ladder use.
• Valid CA driver’s license.

Pay range:

Level 1: $23.00 – $32.50/hour

Level 2: $31.00 – $43.00/hour

Level 3: $41.00 – $51.00/hour

Base salary is one part of the total rewards package, with stock options, long‑term cash awards, 401(k), medical, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, and paid vacation.

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X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment 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, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.