SpaceX · 3 months ago
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$24/hr - $31/hr
3+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on various equipment, ensuring optimal operating conditions while collaborating with internal and external customers.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems down to the component level
Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/ electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)
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
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed
Preferred
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
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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