Production Machinist; Starlink - 1st Shift - Level 4
Listed on 2025-11-27
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, CNC Machinist, Manufacturing Engineer, Machine Operator
Overview
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.
As a CNC Production Machinist on the Ultra Precision Machining team, you will be responsible for manufacturing, developing, and continuously improving key technologies consisting of micron-level tolerance machined parts at production volumes.
Responsibilities- Setup and operate multi-axis CNC machines, machining micron-level tolerance parts at production volumes.
- Maintain maximum machine uptime by troubleshooting off-nominal issues such as resolving alarms, repairing tooling, and actively maintaining best practices.
- Complete machining operations from blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions.
- Work with complex, tight tolerance parts and various materials.
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 5+ years of experience with g-code, set up, operation and/or programming of CNC mills/lathes.
- Experience working in production machining cells.
- Experience machining parts.
- 5+ years of horizontal mill setup experience.
- 5+ years of vertical mill setup experience.
- Experience using pallet systems and cells.
- 1+ years of CNC programming experience using NX.
- Diamond turning experience.
- Experience with micron level tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them.
- Experience working with aluminum and copper.
- Must be available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time; 1st shift (6:00 AM to 4:30 PM).
- Must be available for 10 hour shifts.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
- Ability to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min.
- Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
- Ability to work in an environment with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.
Pay range:
Production Machinist/Level 4: $38.00 - $45.00/hour
Production Machinist/Level 5: $43.00 - $52.00/hour
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 may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 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. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Space
X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Space
X 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.
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