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SpaceX · 5 hours ago

Fiber Furnace Technician (Starship) - Multiple Shifts

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Fiber Furnace Technician is responsible for monitoring and operating a large glass melting furnace, ensuring efficient and safe production of high-quality silica fibers through a spin-forming process.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Furnace Operation: Monitor and control furnace parameters, including temperature, pressure, and feed rates, to maintain optimal melting conditions

Process Monitoring: Oversee melter operations and spin-forming process, ensuring the molten glass is correctly transformed into fibers, carefully documenting process parameters, status of work, and conditions of parts in the process

Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections and tests to ensure the quality of the glass fibers meets established standards

Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the furnace and associated equipment to ensure operational efficiency and longevity

Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, promptly reporting any hazards or incidents

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of furnace operations, including logs of temperatures, pressures, maintenance activities, and any anomalies

Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve operational issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency

Take initiative in problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvement

Support a high level process review with design engineers to ensure correct process and hardware actions to sustain production of quality material

Take operational ownership of the equipment and processes for designated furnace in the glass plant

Qualification

Furnace operationGlass melting processesTechnical certificationMonitoring systems proficiencySafety complianceProblem solving

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2+ years of experience in furnace operation, glass melting or high-temperature processes

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Ability to work one of the following shifts: Day shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm Wednesday - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday; Night shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am Wednesday - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday

Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

Ability to work in high-temperature environments

Ability to lift up to 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

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