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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Composite Lamination Technician

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22/hr - $24.50/hr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human exploration of space. They are seeking a Composite Lamination Technician who will be responsible for building rocket and spacecraft structures with high attention to detail and precision layup.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials into molds

Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections

Perform vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing

Make basic layouts on parts or assemblies to establish reference points and to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales and torque wrenches

Prepare surfaces using grit blast, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques

Qualification

Composite materials experienceVacuum bag processingEngineering drawings interpretationPly cutting machine operationLaser projector operationFollowing instructionsAttention to detail

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of assembly experience or certificate from a trade school

Willing to work all required shift hours, overtime and weekends as needed

Must be able to work one of the following shifts: Weekday 1st shift (approximate start time 4:30am), Weekday 2nd shift (approximate start time 3:00pm), Weekend 2nd shift (Saturday-Tuesday, 4pm-4am)

Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position

Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces

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