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Equipment Maintenance Technician

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SpaceX logoSpacex · Hawthorne, CA
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago
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Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair all critical assets to ensure their proper operating condition
  • Provide maintenance on various equipment such as ovens, furnaces, vacuum systems, composite ply cutting machines, epoxy dispensing machines, environmental test chambers, tube-bending equipment, etc.
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems down to the component level
  • Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/ electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  • 3+ years of experience with repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems
  • PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Maintenance experience with Thermotron, Envirotronic, Mycronic, Unholtz-Dickie, and Acutronic equipment
  • Maintenance experience with various welding equipment (robotic, electron beam, friction, etc.)
  • Maintenance experience on gas and electric ovens, vacuum systems, environmental thermal testing, and ply cutting equipment
  • 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
  • Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment
  • Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy 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 maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
  • Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
  • Familiar with Lean or Six Sigma tools like Five Why's Methodology
  • Analytic thinker that gets to the root of the problem and comes up with permanent solution to remedy the issue
  • Ability to navigate, utilize, and close out work orders
  • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to work one of the following shifts:
  • 1st shift: Monday - Friday 5:30am - 3:30pm
  • 2nd shift: Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 12:00am
  • Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
  • COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
  • Pay range:
  • Equipment Maintenance Technician/Level 1: $26.00 - $32.00/hour
  • Equipment Maintenance Technician/Level 2: $30.00 - $38.00/hour
  • Equipment Maintenance Technician/Level 3: $35.00 - $44.00/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.
  • ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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Benefits

Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave

Additional Information

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. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN We are looking for a self-sufficient, independent, all-round technician, performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on various equipment. A systematic problem solver that understands a high-volume manufacturing environment and keeps the equipment running in optimal condition while collaborating with internal and external customers.


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