CNC Maintenance Technician, Level 4​/Starship - 2nd Shift

CNC Maintenance Technician, Level 4/5 (Starship) – 2nd Shift

Location:

Hawthorne, CA

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies that will enable human life on Mars. The CNC Machine Maintenance team provides mechanical, electrical, and control support to a wide variety of machining and fabrication assets, including 5‑axis gantries, 5+ axis mill‑turn applications, large vertical lathes, horizontal boring machines, spin‑forming lathes, water jets, and press brakes.

• Maintain and repair all assets to ensure proper operating condition.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on complex CNC systems (5‑axis milling, mill‑turn, horizontal and vertical lathes).
• Troubleshoot and repair control and electrical failures involving PLCs, HMIs, servomotors, servo amplifiers, I/O, and field sensors.
• Repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including actuators, valves, pumps, and filters.
• Repair mechanical systems such as ball screws, linear rails, guideways, and gearboxes.
• Operate forklifts and company vehicles as required.
• Perform additional duties that contribute to an efficient and effective work environment.

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Five (5) or more years of experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical repair or maintenance.

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Experience with CNC control systems such as Siemens 840D, Okuma, Fanuc, Heidenheimer, or Allen Bradley.
• Experience installing, aligning, and commissioning 5‑axis machines in an aerospace environment.
• Experience adjusting CNC geometry components: straightness, squareness, linear accuracy, servo tuning, tool center point control.
• Experience with Renishaw calibration systems including XL‑80 Laser Interferometer and Ballbar.
• Experience operating a forklift and other inventory 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 use power tools, hand tools, and heavy equipment safely.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company, quality, and industry standards.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of demonstrating a high sense of urgency.
• Analytical thinker who identifies root causes and develops permanent solutions.
• Self‑motivated and works well with others.

• Must work the 2nd shift (Monday to Friday: 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM).
• Available for all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification and operate the equipment when required.
• Physical effort with handling lightweight supplies or materials (up to 25 lbs. unassisted).
• Ability to stand, climb, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, stretch, and carry as necessary.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Pay range:
Machine Maintenance Technician/Level 4: $40.00 – $49.00 /hour
Machine Maintenance Technician/Level 5: $45.50 – $58.00 /hour

Base salary is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Additional benefits include long‑term incentives (company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards), potential discretionary bonuses, Employee Stock Purchase Plan discounts, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various discounts and perks. Eligible employees accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.

SpaceX 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/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, and be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.