Plumbing Technician - 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain systems in peak operating condition, and to develop/update detailed work instructions for proper equipment preventative maintenance dedicated to ensuring zero unplanned interruption in services to employees and customers.
• Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, evacuation & charging of various refrigerants, water piping, insulation modifications and repairs.
• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Perform hands-on shop work and/or on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of pumps and other mechanical equipment.
• Ensure work and used materials are in compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required.
• Perform failure assessments and day-to-day safety inspections - making recommendations to the supervisor as required.
• Adjust and fabricate mechanical parts using hand and machine tools for mechanical repairs/upgrades.
• Present information on equipment maintenance statuses for all critical facilities as required for internal and external customers.
• Operate a forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack, boom lift, work truck, and overhead crane.
• Written and verbal communication skills, use of MS Outlook and Teams.
• Open, track and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX systems.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Follow and ensure site compliance with all applicable SpaceX, local, state, and federal building codes, regulations, and laws.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• 3+ years of professional experience working with plumbing systems.
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Knowledge in the following areas: HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipefittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), and a variety of mechanical fasteners.
• Technical certification, journeyman, or master in HVAC, Mechanical, Plumbing, or Electrical Systems.
• Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, and refrigeration gases.
• Professional experience maintaining high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and standard air handling unit (AHU) filtration systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems down to the component level.
• Familiar with commercial building codes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to generate service reports and communicate within the company including skills to navigate web-based service literature and programs.
• Possesses a good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and is a self-starter.
• Demonstrates a consistent record of punctual schedule adherence.
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• First shift hours: 5AM - 3:30PM PT.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Work hours depend on site priorities and may require overtime hours, weekends and holidays; flexibility required. Strong attendance and adhering to the work schedule is essential function of the role.
• Periodic work in extreme outdoor environments: heat, cold, wind, rain.
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Able to work at elevated heights (up to 150 feet), including the use of ladder.
• Must have a valid CA driver's license.
• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
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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. PLUMBING TECHNICIAN - 2ND SHIFT As a member of the critical infrastructure team, you will help design, build, activate and maintain some of the world's most technically advanced manufacturing facilities. You will be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As a Mechanical Technician, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will work with other infrastructure engineers, technicians, and internal customers to support these goals and have the opportunity to drive real global impact, ultimately leading to making life multiplanetary. The position is based in Hawthorne, CA.

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