Maintenance Technician; Starlink - Level 4

Space

X 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. Today Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation providing fast, reliable internet to 7M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers and the software that brings it all together. The Machine Maintenance Technician will be involved in solving equipment and tooling problems in order to improve Space

X asset availability. Space

X doesn't shut down production for maintenance, and instead we find ways to predict failures and perform the maintenance without interrupting production. This role will require you to work directly with the engineers and other technicians who design and build unique machines to solve critical problems.

• Maintain and repair all assets to ensure their proper operating condition
• Troubleshoot, repair control devices such as PLCs, HMIs, CNC controls
• Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul of mechanical systems like pumps, chillers, gearboxes, etc
• Replace and install electrical components such as switches, relays, contractors, transformers, rectifiers, circuit breakers, fuses, and sensors for temperature/pressure/position
• Replace and install mechanical components such as bearings, bushings, motors, shafts, collars, couplings, pullets, belts, gears, chains, rollers, pumps, valves, hoses, and o-rings on a variety of system equipment
• Perform work order repairs, inspections and adjustments
• Provide maintenance on various equipment: vacuum chambers, thermal chambers, CNC machines, production automation and controls equipment, tooling fixtures, and other industrial machinery
• Drive forklifts and company vehicles
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of maintenance technician experience
• 3+ years of experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and/or electrical repair

• 3+ years of experience with electrical system troubleshooting
• Ability to conduct research and use on all available resources in house for complex troubleshooting consistently.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings
• Ability to describe and navigate through a machine's functions, root cause recurrent issues, and identify the cross-referenced parts needed for repairs
• Authored baseline procedures and assisted in training new technicians in procedure execution
• Millwright skills and abilities and industrial multi-craft and mechanical trades, able to read tooling drawings and setup a lathe, mill, surface grinding operations safely, basic understanding of tooling modification and repairs
• Ability to repair any mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems safely from start to finish and train others on best repair and troubleshooting practices.
• 7+ years of maintenance technician experience
• Experience with in the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
• Experience with hand/power tools, forklifts, and other heavy equipment
• PLC programming and robotics troubleshooting experience

• Must be available to work the following shifts:
  • 1st shift Monday - Friday (5:00 AM - 3:30PM)
  • 2nd shift Monday - Friday (3:30 PM to 2 AM)
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Valid Washington state driver's license
• Ability to stand up for up to 8 hours during the day
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work directly with the hardware on the floor while being comfortable stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing and standing (including on lifts and ladders)

Pay range:

Maintenance Technician/Level 4: $40.00 - $50.00/hour
Maintenance Technician/Level 5: $45.00 - $59.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and…