Machining Technician - Entry Level

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

As a Machining Technician on the Ultra Precision Machining team, you will support the manufacturing, development, and continuous improvement of key technologies consisting of micron and sub-micron-level tolerance parts and assemblies at production volumes. This role focuses on non-machine-operating activities such as cleaning, testing, assembly, metrology, inspection, and related support tasks. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to use world-class equipment, learn precision manufacturing techniques, and work with some of the best and brightest in their fields.

The scope of this team is to produce parts that other companies cannot and to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible to manufacture.

• Follow defined work instructions, process controls, and maintain a safe work environment
• Maintain maximum work center uptime by identifying and reporting off-nominal issues (e.g., alarms, out-of-tolerance conditions) and actively maintaining best practices
• Perform cleaning, testing, assembly, inspection, and related support tasks on precision parts and assemblies
• Use metrology equipment including CMMs, optical microscopes, and other precision instruments
• Perform data entry, work tracking, and effective communication with team members and leadership
• Actively seek out and provide feedback on process improvements and efficiency opportunities to engineering/leadership
• Keep a clean and safe work environment following company guidelines

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of professional work experience using precision tools (torque tools, precision metrology instruments, precision testing equipment)

• Experience working under a quality system with defined requirements
• Experience with micron or sub-micron tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them
• Experience in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company
• Experience operating CMM or other metrology equipment
• Experience with data entry and work tracking systems
• Exposure to precision machining or diamond turning environments

• Must be willing to work 1st or 2nd shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times: 1st shift (6:00AM – 4:30PM), 2nd shift (4:00PM to 2:30AM )
• Must be available to work 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:

• Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50
• Level 2: $25.50 - $31.00
• Level 3: $29.50 - $37.00

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 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…