SpaceX · 2 months ago
Production Machinist (Starlink) - 1st Shift - Level 4/5
Woodinville, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$38/hr - $52/hr
5+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a CNC Production Machinist on the Ultra Precision Machining team, you will manufacture and improve key technologies consisting of micron-level tolerance machined parts at production volumes.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for setting up and operating multi-axis CNC machines, machining micron-level tolerance parts at production volumes
Responsible for maintaining maximum machine uptime by troubleshooting off-nominal issues such as resolving alarms, repairing tooling, and actively maintaining best practices
Responsible for troubleshooting
Responsible for completing machining operations from blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions
Responsible for working with complex, tight tolerance parts and various materials
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of experience with g-code, set up, operation and/or programming of CNC mills/lathes
Experience working in production machining cells
Experience machining parts
Must be available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time; 1st shift (6:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
Must be available for 10 hour shifts
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Ability to stand for extended periods - 8 hours min
Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
Ability to work in an environment with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting
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
Preferred
5+ years of horizontal mill setup experience
5+ years of vertical mill setup experience
Experience using pallet systems and cells
1+ years of CNC programming experience using NX
Diamond turning experience
Experience with micron level tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them
Experience working with aluminum and copper
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 and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies
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
2025-12-12Secondary Market
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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